O. Connor

Surreal Mountain Lake Landscape, Falling Autumn Leaves

1940's

Signed lower right, 'Henri Julie' (French, 1903-1984) and painted circa 1955. Displayed in a custom-made, carved wood and water-gilded frame by Richard Tobey & Son with gilt title-p...

Signed lower left, 'G. Giardiello' for Giuseppe Giardiello (Italian, 1877-1920) and painted circa 1900. A skilled late 19th century Italian landscape painter, little is known about ...

Signed lower right, 'Edward Norton Ward' (American, born 1928) and painted circa 1960; additionally signed, verso, and titled 'Heavy Seas, Pt. Lobos'. A substantial evening seascape showing dramatic breakers rolling in towards the the rocky coast near Point Lobos, California. This plein-air Impressionist painter first attended the University of California in Los Angeles and subsequently studied with Joshua Meador. Over the course of a long career, he has exhibited widely and with success and has been the recipient of numerous medals, prizes and juried awards. Edward Norton Ward was a charter member of the Society of American Impressionists; he is also a member of the California Art Club and has served as president of the Carmel Art...

Signed lower right, "C. Stilling" for Carl Conrad Stilling (Danish, 1874-1938) and inscribed 'Hyères'; dated lower left, '1928' and titled in Danish, verso...

"Tramp," by Rudolf Kosow, is a whimsical painting that delights in its surreal juxtaposition of scale and serenity. At the center is a beagle's face, depicted with lifelike detail and expressiveness, eyes glistening with a calm intelligence that beckons the viewer into a state of contemplation. Positioned against the backdrop of the dog's vast visage, a small, solitary figure strums a guitar. The musician, dressed in casual attire, appears as a wandering troubadour, his music resonating with the quietude of the scene. This miniature man, though diminutive in size, plays a significant role in the narrative, providing a sense of companionship and shared experience. The painting's title, "Tramp," suggests a free spirit, both in the itinerant musician and the beagle, known for its adventurous and exploratory nature. Kosow's piece is an ode to the wandering souls and the moments of unexpected harmony they encounter. Through "Tramp," we are reminded of the melodies that score our journeys and the silent kinship we find along the way. It is an invitation to embrace the music of life, to find connection in the tranquility of existence, and to acknowledge the symphonies that unfold in the presence of kindred spirits, regardless of their size or form. keywords; painting on canvas, surrealist painting, animal vs human, americana, nature, man, man vs nature, surrealism, giant animal...

This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. In this contemporary surrealist painting Nathan Neven juxtapos...

This oil painting is a wonderful example of surrealism. The background of the painting is a landscape with a bright blue sky surrounded by large clouds and green ground cover. At the...

This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "Books and Flowers" by Luis Fuentes beckons admirers into a wo...