This mid-century expressionist landscape painting captures a rustic rural homestead nestled within the rolling topography of Quebec. Executed with gestural, confident brushwork, the composition depicts a gabled farmhouse alongside weathered outbuildings under an atmospheric, overcast sky. The foreground is defined by a grassy pasture bordered by rustic wooden fence posts, utilizing an earthy palette of deep greens, rich ochres, and muted brick reds to evoke the quiet solitude of the Canadian countryside. As documented in the accompanying certificate of authenticity from Cosner Inc. and the verso inscriptions, the work was completed in 1971 while the artist was residing in Morin-Heights, Quebec. Housed in its original rustic, dual-tone wooden frame.

Specifications

• Artist: Helmut Gransow (German/Canadian, 1921-2000)

• Title: "French Canadian Farm"

• Date: 1971

• Medium: Oil on Canvas

• Signature: Inscribed, titled, and dated by the artist on the verso canvas

• Artwork Dimensions: 12" x 16"

• Framed Dimensions: 18" x 22"

• Provenance: Includes a Certificat d'Authenticité issued by Cosner Inc., Montréal, dated May 20, 2014

Helmut Gransow oil painting on canvas French Canadian Farm original artwork 1971 Morin Heights Quebec landscape expressionist mid century modern rustic farmhouse barn rural scenery German Canadian artist listed fine art framed canvas painting Cosner certificate of authenticity verso signed collective auction estate inventory