Overview
This is a charming mid-century folk art landscape, executed in what appears to be gouache or watercolor on paper.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Folk Art Winter Landscape by 'Probst', 1943
Photo reference
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Story
In 1943, while the world was gripped by the upheaval of World War II, an artist named Probst captured this moment of profound, pastoral stillness.
Maker / Origin
The signature 'Probst' suggests a talented regional artist, likely from a community with strong Germanic or Central European roots, such as those found in the American Midwest or Pennsylvania.
Condition & Value
The paper shows signs of age-related toning and some visible spotting or foxing in the lower margin area. Quick ID could not verify a named-artist market here, so this is intentionally priced like decorative/local-sale art.
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