The Hamlet distressed painting and in places

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Date: Early-1900's

This rare double-sided work features two striking still life compositions

Creation date: 1962

This painting was painted on a canvas that utilized hemp or flax

The Hamlet distressed painting and in places20th century oil painting on canvas. A striking landscape in which color is organized into bold blocks of buildings, fields, and gardens. Crosshatched brushstrokes suggest the movement and direction of the foliage and trees, while layered applications of paint give the composition a distinctly modernist character. Touches of blue, pink, and purple bring a joyful, unexpected vibrancy to this rural scene. Nature appears to envelop the houses, creating a