The image features "December Morning, Laurentians, c.1938," an oil on canvas by Canadian artist Eric Riordon (1906-1948). The artwork is signed on the bottom right and measures 16 x 20 inches. It  is titled on the reverse with provenance from Heffel, Toronto.

This serene landscape captures the quiet beauty of a winter morning in the Laurentians, a range of mountains in Quebec. The painting shows a frozen body of water surrounded by snow-covered banks and hills. A solitary tree in the foreground is delicately rendered, its bare branches reaching into a soft, pastel sky where the early light of dawn is breaking. In the distance, a small cabin nestled among the hills adds a touch of human presence to the otherwise untouched natural scene.

Riordon's technique creates a tranquil atmosphere with subtle color transitions and soft brushwork, conveying the stillness and crispness of the air. The artwork embodies the peacefulness of the Canadian winter landscape, inviting reflection and appreciation for the simple beauty of nature.