Presenting an original, hand-painted vintage still life that perfectly captures a rich, textural charm. This striking artwork features a rustic arrangement of golden wheat stalks resting in a dark, bulbous vase, set against a beautifully contrasting background of cool slate blues and muted greens. The artist, whose signature graces the bottom right corner, utilized a heavy impasto technique, applying thick, deliberate layers of paint to give the wheat heads a wonderful, three-dimensional tactile quality that catches the light. Housed in a simple, complementary gold-painted wood frame exhibiting honest, time-earned wear, this artwork is a quintessential piece for any dark academia or moody vintage aesthetic. Adding a fascinating touch of historical provenance, the reverse features an original label from "Gimbels Artists Materials" listing their New York, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh locations. Because the renowned Gimbel Brothers department store expanded into the Pittsburgh market in 1925, this hand-made canvas panel—and the lovely painting upon it—can be confidently dated to the mid-20th century, likely between the 1930s and the 1960s. Light in weight and ready to hang.
Measurements (approximate - rounded to the nearest quarter inch): 15.5 inches in height 11.5 inches in width 1 inch depth
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