An original oil impressionist landscape painting of a stream running in front of a peaceful grove of trees in a prairie with Catskills in the background, on what appears to be a sunny late summer day. The scene is rendered in pink, violet, and yellow sky, violet and green hills, and a foliated tree to the foreground. To the lower right corner, the work has been signed by the artist in dark paint.Without glass, the item is presented in a rustic wood frame with a slight whitewash.Biographical notes about the author have been handwritten in ink on the back of the canvas board.About the artist Elizabeth Stevens Street was an early 20th Century Woodstock impressionist and a member of the Chicago No Jury Society of ArtistsShea€?s listed in Davenports, Ask Art (where this particular piece is shown as a prime example of her work Whoa€?s who in American Art, Ar Studenta€?s League, A history by Steiner Studio: Art Stent League (Chicago)According to AskArt, Woodstock Impressionism grew out of the need of Depression-Era artists living outside The City-- meaning New York -- many of whom were enrolled in the WPA, to eke out a living painting popular conceptual works dubbed Impressionism, which were sold during the 1930's, 40's and 50's in various venues, mostly department stores, at prices ranging from $1 to about $10, which would work out to about $50-$350 today.MEASUREMENTS Artwork measures 11 7/8a€ x 8 ??a€ Framed measures 16 7/8a€ x 13 7/8a€ Weighs 1 lb 10.2 ozCONDITION The painting and frame are in very good shape. The colors are still quite vibrant, although it probably could use a light cleaning. (The white clouds are a little dark, but this might have been as intended, Ia€?m not sure).Item ID: FA-1897