Stanley Cosgrove Canadian, 1911-2002
Autumn Trees, 1986
oil on board
12 x 16 in
signed and dated bottom right
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'Autumn Trees, 1986' by Stanley Cosgrove is a Canadian art piece that captures the essence of the fall season through the depiction of towering trees. The artist employs a palette...
"Autumn Trees, 1986" by Stanley Cosgrove is a Canadian art piece that captures the essence of the fall season through the depiction of towering trees. The artist employs a palette of warm yellows and earthy tones to illustrate the foliage, evoking the feeling of a crisp autumn day. The brushwork is both deliberate and free-flowing, allowing the colors to blend and give life to the scene.
Foreground trees stand tall, their trunks rendered in shades that suggest the presence of sunlight filtering through the branches. The background is more subdued, with hints of blue and purple that suggest a distant treeline against an open, expansive field. The painting is a study in the contrast of colors and textures, inviting the viewer to contemplate the quiet beauty of the changing seasons.
Cosgrove's style here is representative of his broader work, which often explored the subtleties of light and form within the Canadian landscape. "Autumn Trees" is not just a visual representation but also a sensory invitation to experience the mellow beauty of autumn's touch upon the natural world.