"Laurentians, Forest in Winter, c. 1938" by Canadian artist Eric Riordon. The painting is an oil on canvas, measuring 12.125 x 16.25 inches, and it is signed by the artist on the bottom right.

This atmospheric piece captures the quiet stillness of a dense Laurentian forest in the wintertime. The landscape is depicted under a soft, crepuscular light, likely of a winter's dusk or dawn, with subtle hints of a warm glow from the sun peeking through the trees. The painting's subdued palette of purples, blues, and greys, interspersed with whites, evokes the chill of the season, while the play of light and shadow creates depth, inviting the viewer into the serene scene.

The artwork has been through several hands, including the Galerie Gauvreau and D. Pratt Framer, before being offered for sale. It showcases Riordon's talent for capturing the essence of the Canadian wilderness with a sense of tranquility and the majestic beauty of the natural world.