298: DALE NICHOLS (1904-1995) NOTEWORTHY OIL ON CANVAS

Dale William Nichols (1904-1995)
Untitled Winter Farmstead
The painting of a farmstead in winter is exceptional for its skillful and dramatic depiction of smooth, sunlit, luminescent contours of undisturbed snow, and the depiction of wind sculpted snow shelves.

It also features a figure navigating the deep snow between outbuildings that are flanked by thick stands of forage sorghum, another unusual feature in Nichols' paintings.

The artist's depiction of leafless pure black winter trees enclosed by grey halos, and a snow crust, is distinctive as well.

This exceptional example is signed lower right front.
Canvas measures 20 x 24 with a framed size of 28 x 32 inches.
Very good original untouched condition. There are no issues of scratches, losses, paint lifting or cupping, chips, repairs, in-painting or touch-up confirmed under UV light. Original stretchers, no relining.
$15,000 - $20,000