In Autumn in the Hills, Joachim Gauthier presents a radiant celebration of the Canadian autumn landscape. A luminous stand of birch trees dominates the foreground, their slender white trunks rising through a dense canopy of golden yellows, burnt oranges, and warm russet tones. Dark green evergreens punctuate the composition, adding depth and contrast to the glowing deciduous foliage.

At the centre, a rugged hill rises in deep violets and greens, its shadowed mass providing a strong structural anchor. A secondary ridge to the right echoes the warm palette of the trees below, reinforcing the harmony of the scene. Above, a sweeping blue sky filled with broad, expressive white clouds introduces movement and atmosphere, painted with confident, visible brushstrokes.

Gauthier’s painterly handling of colour and texture is evident throughout, with thick, lively application that prioritises rhythm and tonal relationships over fine detail. In Autumn in the Hills, Joachim Gauthier captures the vibrancy, structure, and quiet grandeur of the Canadian landscape at the height of the fall season.