Winter Cottage Scene
Painting
This is a small, aged painting or illustration depicting a snow-covered house with a pitched roof, dormer windows, and a central front door. A winding dirt path leads up to the entrance, passing by a wooden fence and barren trees, suggesting a late autumn or winter setting. The background features rolling hills and a pinkish sky, possibly at dusk or dawn. The medium appears to be oil or watercolor on a textured surface, possibly wood or canvas board. The piece has visible cracks, discoloration, and missing corners, indicating its age and fragility.
The subject matter aligns with 19th-century American or European rural landscapes, which were popular in both folk art and academic painting styles. The warm, muted color palette and delicate brushwork suggest a sense of nostalgia and quiet domestic life. The condition of the piece indicates it was well-used or cherished, potentially passed down through generations. Although unsigned, it may have been painted by Lewis Latimer or his daughter Louise.
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]