Antique 1913 Hand Painted Landscape Painting Original Framed Folk Art Signed Gift

Antique 1913 hand-painted landscape painting with original frame, featuring a documented dated dedication on the reverse. A romantic early 20th-century pastoral scene with winding path, soft sky, and flowering trees—rich with character and history.

This authentic antique hand-painted landscape painting, dated August 10, 1913, is a beautifully preserved example of early 20th-century American folk or amateur fine art. The reverse bears a handwritten dedication naming Mary C. Johnson and Rose Smith, strongly suggesting the painting was created and gifted as a personal keepsake—adding rare, documented provenance.

The scene depicts a tranquil pastoral landscape with a winding path, flowering shrubs in soft pinks and blues, distant evergreens, and birds in flight beneath a pastel sky. The composition, color palette, and brushwork are consistent with romantic landscape styles popular in the Edwardian era, often taught in women’s art schools and clubs of the period.

Housed in its original antique wooden frame, the painting presents beautifully with a warm, aged patina that complements the artwork without overpowering it.

Details

Date: 1913 (handwritten inscription on back)

Medium: Hand-painted (oil or oil-based paint) on canvas

Frame: Original antique wood frame

Dimensions:

26.5" tall

22.5" wide

Approx. 0.75" thick

Condition: Very good antique condition

Canvas is slightly loose within the frame (not uncommon for age)

Very few surface scratches, especially minimal for a piece over 100 years old

Clean, well-preserved, previously wrapped and stored

Ready to hang

Condition Note:

The canvas is not a tight fit within the frame, which is typical of antique framed paintings and does not affect display or stability. The painting presents securely when hung.

tyle & Use

Perfect for:

Antique & vintage interiors

Cottagecore, farmhouse, traditional, or historic homes

Collectors of early American folk or women’s art

Statement wall art with documented history

This is a one-of-a-kind antique artwork—not a reproduction or decorative print.

🔹 DISCLAIMER

Please note: This is an authentic antique painting from 1913 and shows minor age-appropriate wear consistent with its history. All details and condition are documented in photos. Additional images or questions are welcome prior to purchase.