Alpine River at Dusk (attributed), Olshof, c.1960s–70s, oil on canvas/linen, 24x36 in, signed LR, inscribed “OLSHOF 24x36 ”
A dramatic alpine river landscape attributed to Olshof, featuring sunlit granite peaks, misted valleys, and evergreens along a rushing stream. Painted in richly layered, painterly strokes with warm highlights and cool atmospheric depth, this 24 x 36 inch work blends classic mountain-romanticism with mid-century decorative realism. Signed lower right and inscribed “OLSHOF,” “24x36,” and “E360” along the lower margin, it offers strong wall presence for collectors of vintage mountain landscapes and European-heritage scenic painting.
Artwork Description
This commanding mountain scene presents a river cutting through a pine-lined valley toward a procession of jagged peaks glowing with late-day light. The composition is built on a strong diagonal: dark, forested slopes recede into haze while the illuminated ridgeline catches warm ochres and pale golds, creating a theatrical contrast against a brooding, clouded sky. The foreground river is dotted with rounded boulders and painted with broken strokes that suggest movement and reflected light.
The technique is confidently painterly, with layered applications and visible brushwork used to articulate rock faces, atmospheric distance, and the textured edge of evergreen boughs. The handling reads as oil or oil-like paint due to the blended transitions, depth of darks, and the traditional mountain-landscape palette; however, without in-person examination, the safest cataloguing is “oil on canvas/linen (or similar painted textile support).”
The work is signed in the lower right “Olshof.” Along the bottom margin, there is an inscription reading “OLSHOF,” the size “24x36,” and “E360,” consistent with studio or gallery inventory notation rather than an edition number, suggesting this is a unique painting rather than a print.
Artist Biography
Olshof (often appearing in the market as “P. Olshof”) is a 20th-century landscape painter most frequently encountered through secondary-market sales of alpine, river, and forest scenes. Auction cataloguing has repeatedly used the format “P. Olshof, Maastricht,” indicating an association with Maastricht and a body of work centered on European alpine motifs.
Published market biographies for “P. Olshof” are inconsistent across venues. One prominent auction listing notes a “typed bio on verso” and states the artist was “born in Austria in 1920,” while other resellers describe the artist as Dutch and born in 1936 with training in Utrecht; these claims should be treated as unverified unless supported by primary documentation accompanying a specific work.
What can be stated with confidence from the artwork record is stylistic: paintings attributed to Olshof commonly depict romanticized mountain panoramas with luminous peaks, mist-filled valleys, and watercourses, executed in a decorative-realist manner that aligns with mid-century European tourist-market and export landscape painting.
Olshof (marketed as P. Olshof)
Alpine River at Dusk (attributed), c.1960s–1970s
Oil on canvas/linen (textile support), painterly layered technique
24 x 36 in
Signed lower right “Olshof”; inscribed lower margin “OLSHOF 24x36 E360”
Classic alpine river landscape with dramatic light on peaks and strong decorative wall impact.
Certificate of Authentication
Artist: Olshof (marketed as P. Olshof)
Title: Alpine River at Dusk (attributed)
Medium: Oil on canvas/linen (textile support), based on visual characteristics; exact medium to be confirmed by in-person examination
Dimensions: 24 x 36 inches
Markings: Signed lower right “Olshof”; inscribed “OLSHOF 24x36 E360” along lower margin
Date: Circa 1960s–1970s (attributed)
Provenance: Mitch Morse Gallery, New York (acquired in the United States and Europe); Artfind Gallery, Washington DC (current owner)
This certificate confirms the artwork described above is catalogued and offered by Artfind Gallery, Washington DC, and attributed as stated based on signature, inscriptions, and comparative market examples.
Authorized by: Artfind Gallery, Washington DC
Condition
Overall good vintage condition. Light surface wear and minor handling marks visible in photographs; margins show typical edge wear from storage and prior mounting/handling. No major losses apparent in the image area; recommend raking-light and UV examination for a formal condition report.
Provenance
Private market, acquired in the United States and Europe
Mitch Morse Gallery, New York, USA
Artfind Gallery, Washington DC (current owner)
Alpine River at Dusk (attributed), Olshof, c.1960s–70s, oil on canvas/linen, 24x36 in, signed LR, inscribed “OLSHOF 24x36 ”
A dramatic alpine river landscape attributed to Olshof, featuring sunlit granite peaks, misted valleys, and evergreens along a rushing stream. Painted in richly layered, painterly strokes with warm highlights and cool atmospheric depth, this 24 x 36 inch work blends classic mountain-romanticism with mid-century decorative realism. Signed lower right and inscribed “OLSHOF,” “24x36,” and “E360” along the lower margin, it offers strong wall presence for collectors of vintage mountain landscapes and European-heritage scenic painting.
Artwork Description
This commanding mountain scene presents a river cutting through a pine-lined valley toward a procession of jagged peaks glowing with late-day light. The composition is built on a strong diagonal: dark, forested slopes recede into haze while the illuminated ridgeline catches warm ochres and pale golds, creating a theatrical contrast against a brooding, clouded sky. The foreground river is dotted with rounded boulders and painted with broken strokes that suggest movement and reflected light.
The technique is confidently painterly, with layered applications and visible brushwork used to articulate rock faces, atmospheric distance, and the textured edge of evergreen boughs. The handling reads as oil or oil-like paint due to the blended transitions, depth of darks, and the traditional mountain-landscape palette; however, without in-person examination, the safest cataloguing is “oil on canvas/linen (or similar painted textile support).”
The work is signed in the lower right “Olshof.” Along the bottom margin, there is an inscription reading “OLSHOF,” the size “24x36,” and “E360,” consistent with studio or gallery inventory notation rather than an edition number, suggesting this is a unique painting rather than a print.
Artist Biography
Olshof (often appearing in the market as “P. Olshof”) is a 20th-century landscape painter most frequently encountered through secondary-market sales of alpine, river, and forest scenes. Auction cataloguing has repeatedly used the format “P. Olshof, Maastricht,” indicating an association with Maastricht and a body of work centered on European alpine motifs.
Published market biographies for “P. Olshof” are inconsistent across venues. One prominent auction listing notes a “typed bio on verso” and states the artist was “born in Austria in 1920,” while other resellers describe the artist as Dutch and born in 1936 with training in Utrecht; these claims should be treated as unverified unless supported by primary documentation accompanying a specific work.
What can be stated with confidence from the artwork record is stylistic: paintings attributed to Olshof commonly depict romanticized mountain panoramas with luminous peaks, mist-filled valleys, and watercourses, executed in a decorative-realist manner that aligns with mid-century European tourist-market and export landscape painting.
Olshof (marketed as P. Olshof)
Alpine River at Dusk (attributed), c.1960s–1970s
Oil on canvas/linen (textile support), painterly layered technique
24 x 36 in
Signed lower right “Olshof”; inscribed lower margin “OLSHOF 24x36 E360”
Classic alpine river landscape with dramatic light on peaks and strong decorative wall impact.
Certificate of Authentication
Artist: Olshof (marketed as P. Olshof)
Title: Alpine River at Dusk (attributed)
Medium: Oil on canvas/linen (textile support), based on visual characteristics; exact medium to be confirmed by in-person examination
Dimensions: 24 x 36 inches
Markings: Signed lower right “Olshof”; inscribed “OLSHOF 24x36 E360” along lower margin
Date: Circa 1960s–1970s (attributed)
Provenance: Mitch Morse Gallery, New York (acquired in the United States and Europe); Artfind Gallery, Washington DC (current owner)
This certificate confirms the artwork described above is catalogued and offered by Artfind Gallery, Washington DC, and attributed as stated based on signature, inscriptions, and comparative market examples.
Authorized by: Artfind Gallery, Washington DC
Condition
Overall good vintage condition. Light surface wear and minor handling marks visible in photographs; margins show typical edge wear from storage and prior mounting/handling. No major losses apparent in the image area; recommend raking-light and UV examination for a formal condition report.
Provenance
Private market, acquired in the United States and Europe
Mitch Morse Gallery, New York, USA
Artfind Gallery, Washington DC (current owner)
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