Artist: Anthony Thieme (1888-1954)
Title: Holland
Medium: Oil on canvas on board
Dimensions: Sight: 10.5 x 13 in; Frame: 17 x 19.5 in
Condition Report: In good condition
Signature: Signed in the lower left corner

Description:
A captivating autumnal landscape depicting a winding path leading to a house, nestled among vibrant foliage. To the left, a tranquil body of water mirrors the multicolored scenery, enhancing the painting’s sense of depth and serenity. Above, an ochre-yellow sky bathes the composition in a warm, atmospheric glow. Thieme’s signature use of saturated pastel hues and dynamic brushwork infuses the scene with movement and light, evoking the timeless charm of the Dutch countryside.

About the Artist:
Anthony Thieme was a celebrated plein-air American Impressionist, known for his masterful use of light and color. Born in Rotterdam, Holland, in 1888, he trained under George Hacker in Düsseldorf before furthering his studies in Turin, Italy, with Giuseppe Mancini and Carlo Bini. Settling in the United States, Thieme became a leading figure in American landscape painting, founding the Thieme School of Art (1929-1943) in Rockport, Massachusetts. His work, deeply influenced by his extensive travels across Europe, the Caribbean, and the southern U.S., captures the essence of diverse landscapes with exceptional vibrancy and atmosphere. His paintings have been widely exhibited, earning critical acclaim for their technical precision and luminous quality.