Autumn Meadow with Mother & Children, Montrec (Eileen Jones, 1930–2003), c.1970s, oil on canvas, 24x36 in, signed l/l.
A signed Montrec (Eileen Jones) oil on canvas capturing a golden autumn meadow with mother and children—romantic Impressionist brushwork, luminous foliage, nostalgic pastoral charm.
Artwork Description
This 24 x 36 inch oil on canvas presents a warm late-summer to early-autumn pastoral scene rendered in Montrec’s signature decorative Impressionist style. A gently curving path cuts through tall grasses shifting from pale green to amber and ochre, leading the viewer’s eye toward a tree line alive with textured foliage in layered greens and sunlit golds. Above, soft cumulus clouds drift across a bright blue sky, painted with sweeping, confident strokes.
In the foreground, a mother in a rose-pink dress guides two small children through the meadow, their garments—white and yellow—offering delicate points of color contrast against the field. In the mid-ground, two additional seated figures provide balance and narrative continuity, reinforcing the idyllic, intergenerational theme. The figures are small in scale relative to the landscape, emphasizing atmosphere and mood over portraiture.
Montrec’s brushwork alternates between thin scumbling for airy distance and thicker, broken strokes for grasses and foliage, creating a shimmering effect suggestive of filtered light and movement. The surface displays visible painterly texture consistent with mid- to late-20th-century studio oils. The composition is anchored by a dark, dense tree mass across the horizon line, providing structural depth against the open sky.
Signature: Signed “Montrec” lower left.
Artist Biography
Montrec is the professional name used by American painter Eileen Jones (born Mildred Eileen Jones; 1930–2003). Active primarily in the mid-to-late 20th century, she is documented as having been born in Baltimore, Maryland, where she maintained an early studio practice. Market and biographical records indicate she later operated a gallery on Long Island, New York, before relocating to Hawai‘i, including Princeville on Kaua‘i and subsequently Maui, where she passed away in 2003.
Jones adopted “Montrec” as a professional signature during the height of her mainland career, particularly in the 1960s–1970s, when she produced Impressionist-inspired landscapes and genre scenes designed for gallery clientele seeking romantic, light-filled decorative works. Her paintings frequently depict pastoral fields, mothers with children, park scenes, and tranquil countryside vistas rendered in soft tonal harmonies.
A Carnegie Foundation Grant for Fine Art is cited in period promotional materials. Contemporary commentary attributed to New York Times critic John Canaday references her technical proficiency and use of layered tints to achieve pale Impressionistic landscapes. Her works have been noted in private collections and institutional holdings referenced in gallery literature, including St. Joseph’s College and international private collections.
Stylistically, Montrec’s work reflects an American decorative Impressionist lineage rather than strict academic Impressionism. She favored atmosphere over exact geography, using broken brushwork, muted tonal palettes, and nostalgic narrative themes. Secondary market records confirm continued collector interest under both the “Montrec” and “Eileen Jones” names through 2026.
Concise auction note: American painter (1930–2003); active Maryland, New York, and Hawai‘i; known for romantic pastoral oils signed “Montrec”; collected as mid-20th-century decorative Impressionism.
Certificate of Authentication
Artist: Montrec (Eileen Jones / Mildred Eileen Jones, American, 1930–2003)
Title: Autumn Meadow with Mother & Children (attributed)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 24 x 36 inches
Signature: Signed “Montrec” lower left
Date: Circa 1970s
Attribution basis: Consistent signature, subject matter, technique, and documented market identification of “Montrec” as the professional name of Eileen Jones.
Condition
Very good vintage condition consistent with age.
Visible light surface wear and minor edge handling from previous framing/storage. No apparent active paint loss observed in provided images. A professional cleaning and fresh stretcher framing recommended for optimal presentation.
Provenance chain
Current owner: Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC
Acquired from: Mitch Morse Gallery
Prior acquisition: Mitch Morse Gallery, New York City and Europe
Artist: Montrec (Eileen Jones, American, 1930–2003)
Autumn Meadow with Mother & Children, Montrec (Eileen Jones, 1930–2003), c.1970s, oil on canvas, 24x36 in, signed l/l.
A signed Montrec (Eileen Jones) oil on canvas capturing a golden autumn meadow with mother and children—romantic Impressionist brushwork, luminous foliage, nostalgic pastoral charm.
Artwork Description
This 24 x 36 inch oil on canvas presents a warm late-summer to early-autumn pastoral scene rendered in Montrec’s signature decorative Impressionist style. A gently curving path cuts through tall grasses shifting from pale green to amber and ochre, leading the viewer’s eye toward a tree line alive with textured foliage in layered greens and sunlit golds. Above, soft cumulus clouds drift across a bright blue sky, painted with sweeping, confident strokes.
In the foreground, a mother in a rose-pink dress guides two small children through the meadow, their garments—white and yellow—offering delicate points of color contrast against the field. In the mid-ground, two additional seated figures provide balance and narrative continuity, reinforcing the idyllic, intergenerational theme. The figures are small in scale relative to the landscape, emphasizing atmosphere and mood over portraiture.
Montrec’s brushwork alternates between thin scumbling for airy distance and thicker, broken strokes for grasses and foliage, creating a shimmering effect suggestive of filtered light and movement. The surface displays visible painterly texture consistent with mid- to late-20th-century studio oils. The composition is anchored by a dark, dense tree mass across the horizon line, providing structural depth against the open sky.
Signature: Signed “Montrec” lower left.
Artist Biography
Montrec is the professional name used by American painter Eileen Jones (born Mildred Eileen Jones; 1930–2003). Active primarily in the mid-to-late 20th century, she is documented as having been born in Baltimore, Maryland, where she maintained an early studio practice. Market and biographical records indicate she later operated a gallery on Long Island, New York, before relocating to Hawai‘i, including Princeville on Kaua‘i and subsequently Maui, where she passed away in 2003.
Jones adopted “Montrec” as a professional signature during the height of her mainland career, particularly in the 1960s–1970s, when she produced Impressionist-inspired landscapes and genre scenes designed for gallery clientele seeking romantic, light-filled decorative works. Her paintings frequently depict pastoral fields, mothers with children, park scenes, and tranquil countryside vistas rendered in soft tonal harmonies.
A Carnegie Foundation Grant for Fine Art is cited in period promotional materials. Contemporary commentary attributed to New York Times critic John Canaday references her technical proficiency and use of layered tints to achieve pale Impressionistic landscapes. Her works have been noted in private collections and institutional holdings referenced in gallery literature, including St. Joseph’s College and international private collections.
Stylistically, Montrec’s work reflects an American decorative Impressionist lineage rather than strict academic Impressionism. She favored atmosphere over exact geography, using broken brushwork, muted tonal palettes, and nostalgic narrative themes. Secondary market records confirm continued collector interest under both the “Montrec” and “Eileen Jones” names through 2026.
Concise auction note: American painter (1930–2003); active Maryland, New York, and Hawai‘i; known for romantic pastoral oils signed “Montrec”; collected as mid-20th-century decorative Impressionism.
Certificate of Authentication
Artist: Montrec (Eileen Jones / Mildred Eileen Jones, American, 1930–2003)
Title: Autumn Meadow with Mother & Children (attributed)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 24 x 36 inches
Signature: Signed “Montrec” lower left
Date: Circa 1970s
Attribution basis: Consistent signature, subject matter, technique, and documented market identification of “Montrec” as the professional name of Eileen Jones.
Condition
Very good vintage condition consistent with age.
Visible light surface wear and minor edge handling from previous framing/storage. No apparent active paint loss observed in provided images. A professional cleaning and fresh stretcher framing recommended for optimal presentation.
Provenance chain
Current owner: Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC
Acquired from: Mitch Morse Gallery
Prior acquisition: Mitch Morse Gallery, New York City and Europe
Artist: Montrec (Eileen Jones, American, 1930–2003)
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