Carl Schaefer’s Pinnacle Hill Woods, Waterloo County (1968) offers a beautiful view of the rural Ontario landscape through his expert handling of watercolour. Painted in his mature period, this work captures a cluster of spruce and pine trees in Waterloo County, Ontario. The rolling ground plane and sky evoke a sense of natural movemen.

Carl Schaefer (1903–1995) was a key figure in 20th-century Canadian art, known for his sensitive depictions of the countryside, particularly in Ontario’s Mennonite farming regions. He studied alongside members of the Group of Seven and taught for decades at the Ontario College of Art.

Waterloo County, located in southwestern Ontario, is known for its rich agricultural heritage, farmland, and ties to Mennonite traditions. Historically a hub for farming and rural life, the region is also home to charming towns and villages that reflect both German and pioneer influences. By the mid-20th century, Waterloo County had become a favourite subject for Canadian landscape painters, who were drawn to its pastoral beauty and changing seasons.