Roy Brown

Landscape with Bridge

Oil on Canvas, c. mid-20th century

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Medium: Oil on Canvas

Dimensions: 40 in x 50 in???

Condition: Very Good

Signature: Signed lower right

Framed: Yes - ornate gilt frame included

Description:

This large-scale oil painting by Roy Brown presents a serene American landscape featuring a stone arch bridge spanning a quiet river, set against

rolling hills and distant mountains. Executed with confident, expressive

brushwork, the composition balances strong architectural structure with

loose, impressionistic handling of foliage, water, and sky.

Brown’s use of broken color and layered texture creates depth and movement throughout the scene, while the bridge serves as a visual

anchor that guides the viewer into the landscape. The palette of soft blues,

greens, and warm earth tones reflects the influence of American

Impressionism, particularly regional landscape painters working in the mid-20th century.

The generous scale of the canvas enhances its visual presence, making it

a striking statement piece suitable for a living room, study, or institutional

setting. The painting is housed in a carved gilt frame that complements the

period and may be original or period-appropriate.

Artist Note

Roy Brown was an American landscape painter active in the mid-20th

century, known for his expressive handling of rural and pastoral scenes. His

work reflects the continued influence of Impressionism in American

regional painting, emphasizing atmosphere, light, and painterly texture over

strict realism.

Details

• Original oil painting on canvas

• Signed by the artist

• Large-format composition

• Rich surface texture and visible brushwork

• Ready to hang