Walter Emerson Baum (1884-1956) Signed Oil Painting | Pennsylvania Impressionism Town Landscape | Framed Vintage Art 28x25 in

Original Signed Oil Painting by Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884–1956)
Offered here is an expressive, atmospheric oil painting on canvas board by the renowned American artist Walter Emerson Baum, a leading figure of the Pennsylvania Impressionism (New Hope School) movement.

Subject & Style:
Painted in Baum’s characteristic plein-air style, the scene depicts a charming row of pastel-colored houses in warm yellow, soft pink, and white with terracotta roofs, framed by tall, leafless deciduous trees in the foreground. In the distance, a wooded hillside with additional buildings rises beneath a soft blue sky. The brushwork combines structured architectural forms with a lively, impressionistic touch.

Signatures:
Signed lower right on the front: "W. E. BAUM"
Inscribed in ink on the upper reverse of the wooden frame: "Walter Emerson Baum"

Medium & Dimensions:
Medium: Oil on canvas board (textured academy board)
Artwork size (unframed): approx. 50 x 57 cm (19.7 x 22.4 inches)
Framed size: approx. 71 x 64 cm (28.0 x 25.2 inches)

Condition:
Painting: Good vintage condition. The paint layer is stable with minor age-related surface dust and gentle toning typical for a work of this period.
Frame: Presented in an antique gilt wood frame with bead-and-reel and egg-and-dart molding. The frame shows authentic age wear, including a structural crack on the left molding, scattered small losses to the gesso/gilding (revealing the pink bole underneath), and patina spots. Sold as shown in the detailed photographs.

Dating & Provenance:
Based on the architectural details—pastel-toned plaster facades, terracotta roofs, and slender cypress trees—as well as Baum's stylistic evolution toward structured, Cézanne-inspired planes, this work dates to the 1930s (circa 1933–1938), likely painted during the artist’s European travels. The painting was recently acquired from a private estate clearance in Germany (Haushaltsauflösung), which further supports its European origin and period authenticity.

Shipping:
The painting will be professionally and securely packaged with corner protectors, bubble wrap, and a sturdy custom box, shipped insured with tracking.