Carol Sirak (American, 1906-1976). Oil on canvas painting depicting a snowy landscape with a figure venturing forth from the warmth of their cabin. Signed along the lower right.
Sight; height: 11 1/2 in x width: 15 in. Framed; height: 14 3/4 in x width: 18 3/4 in. Overall there are no major losses or creases. The surface is stable. There is toning throughout the painting, in particular the top margin. There is inpainting visible under UV light, primarily in the lower right quadrant. Due to the thick and uneven nature of the varnish it is difficult to determine if there are further areas of inpainting. There is light craquelure throughout. There is a minute hole in the lower right quadrant of the image. Along the recto there is wear to the extreme edge of the canvas. Four stretcher keys are missing. There is wear to the frame, in particular to the front edge.