Oil Painting of Winter Forest Landscape by Long

Original Mid-Century Impressionist Winter Landscape Oil on Board – Signed J. LONG Presenting a striking, original mid-century impressionist winter landscape painting executed in oil on a rigid hardboard (Masonite) panel. The artwork depicts a moody, atmospheric northern forest clearing bordered by stark, bare trees, expertly rendered with a textured, tactile palette knife and impasto brush technique. A defining feature of this piece is the artist’s signature, "J. LONG", which has been cleanly incised directly into the wet oil paint layer—a classic hallmark of 20th-century studio and regional gallery painters. The painting is housed in its original, era-authentic presentation framing: a deeply recessed, substantial dark-stained wood frame paired with a wide, contrasting cream-white inner liner board. The clean, stamp-free reverse side features classic twisted hanging wire and traditional metal framing points, confirming its status as a genuine, independent regional mid-century piece rather than a commercial mass reproduction. Item Specifications Medium: Oil on Hardboard / Masonite Panel Subject: Atmospheric Winter/Late Autumn Woodland Landscape Artist: Signed "J. LONG" (Incised in paint, lower right) Era: Circa 1970s – 1980s Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The painted surface remains structurally sound with no cracking or paint loss. The original wooden frame is solid with minor, age-appropriate wear. Outer Frame Dimensions: 26.5" W × 22.75" H Inner Painting Dimensions: Approx. 19.5" W × 16.5" H Available for local pickup. Perfect statement piece for Mid-Century Modern (MCM), rustic modern, or traditional Canadian-themed decor collections Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue