Late Summer 'Back Home'

 

Sunflowers

A fascinating part of this archival and documentation project is the discovery of double sided works. It was apparently not uncommon, and as much as it seems like a compulsive, and often amusing 'can't stop painting' phenomenon, it was simply a widespread material shortage.


Old town with fields







Judging by the style of 'Old town with fields', this painting was created in the very early 1950s. The damage around the edge is likely due to the painting having been framed, and perhaps exhibited. This would make it the front, while the sunflowers were painted later, on the back.

Fascinating indeed!

Lakeside

Lake shoreline with boat.

It may be true that the greens of summer offer fewer captivating motifs, due to the monotones. But in this recently re-discovered canvas of a northern lake, it's apparent that with an early hint of fall, this fairly lush green shoreline creates quite a bright mood.