Mountain Stream” by Sarah Kilbourn (1963)
Dimensions: 66 x 50 cm
Medium: Oil on board
Signature: Signed upper left; titled and dated verso
Condition: Fair; visible edge wear and paint chipping
This expressive and textural oil painting by Sarah Kilbourn, dated 1963, presents a rugged mountain landscape anchored by a lively stream cascading through bold rock formations. Executed with palette knife technique and impasto strokes, the work captures a dramatic sense of movement and depth, enhanced by the contrast between lush greens, cool blues, and sharp greys.
A reflection at the bottom of the composition subtly mirrors the natural setting, adding a touch of serenity to the otherwise dynamic scene. The thickly applied paint and gestural abstraction evoke mid-century British or European modernist tendencies.
Signed on the front and inscribed with artist details on the back, this piece offers collectors a glimpse into post-war landscape interpretation with raw, elemental beauty.
