Textured Oil Painting Appraisal

Samuel L. Weisman Textured Landscape Oil Painting

This item is an oil painting on canvas by Samuel L. Weisman, depicting a pastoral landscape scene. The painting features a thatched-roof cottage on the left, next to a body of water, possibly a river or pond. A stone arch bridge spans the water in the lower right and center. Large, full trees with autumnal foliage dominate the middle ground and background, alongside rolling hills or fields. The sky is rendered with a textured, almost impasto technique, showing areas of lighter and darker gray, possibly indicating clouds or an overcast day. Visible brushstrokes and heavy texture are apparent throughout the entire artwork, particularly in the sky and foliage, suggesting a mixed media approach or significant use of impasto to achieve depth and tactile quality. The color palette primarily consists of earthy tones including browns, greens, oranges, reddish-purples, and grays. The overall impression is one of a rustic, charming countryside. The painting is housed in a wooden frame with a ribbed or fluted texture, finished in a gold or brass-tone, showing some signs of wear and minor scuffs consistent with age. The signature 'Samuel Weisman' is visible in the lower left corner, indicating the artist. The style appears to be post-impressionistic or early modern, likely from the mid-20th century. Condition-wise, the canvas appears to have some slight undulations or warping, particularly visible in the sky area, which could be due to stretching issues or the inherent texture of the painting. No major damage such as tears or significant paint loss is immediately apparent, though detailed inspection would be required for a full condition report. The craftsmanship of the painting displays a focus on texture and atmosphere over precise detail, typical of a landscape artist working in this style.