Artist: Charles Cook

Date: 20th Century

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Dimensions: Sight: 10 1/4 x 25 1/4 in (26 x 64 cm); Frame: 13 1/4 x 28 3/8 in (33.7 x 72.1 cm)

Condition Report: Minor craquelure, otherwise in good condition.

Provenance: From the collection of a Providence, Rhode Island gentleman.

Description: This landscape by Charles Cook is a serene depiction of a small town blanketed in snow. The scene captures the glacial stillness of a quiet winter day, with charming snow-covered houses occupying the middle ground. A small figure tending to two horses adds a human element to the otherwise silent surroundings. In the background, rolling hills covered in snow stretch beneath a heavy grey sky, emphasizing the cold, quiet atmosphere. Cook’s use of minimal detail and soft tones perfectly conveys the peaceful yet stark beauty of a winter landscape.

Inscription: Signed lower left.

About the Artist: Charles Cook (20th century) was an American artist known for his evocative landscapes and scenes of rural life. Although little is known about his later life, his work was exhibited at the Royal Irish Academy in the mid-19th century, where he received recognition for his skill in capturing the essence of Irish life and landscapes. His early career included notable works such as 'The Irish Match-maker' and 'Little Peggy,' which were well-received by critics of the time.