Up for sale is vintage 1955 original oil on canvas painting by Canadian artist Robert Hardy Small (1891–1976). This highly atmospheric Ontario landscape is very well executed employing a sophisticated knowledge of light, color and perspective.

The painting itself is measuring about 16” (41 cm) by 20” (51 cm), and the frame is measuring 21” (53 cm) by 25” (63 cm).

It is signed and dated by the artist lower right.

It's well done period painting and it would be a very sound investment and a great addition to any collection.

                         Robert Hardy Small (1891–1976)

Robert Hardy Small (15 December 1891 – 5 October 1976) was a Progressive Conservative party member of the House of Commons of Canada. Although a lifelong Toronto resident, Small was born in Morrow, Ohio, United States, near Cincinnati, when his parents were temporarily outside of Canada.
Small studied at the Ontario College of Art before working for an advertising company called E. L. Ruddy (since acquired by Claude Neon). He became the company's production manager until his retirement. 
Between 1947 and 1951, Small was the Canadian Grand Master of the Orange Lodge, in which he participated for much of his life. In 1928, he was caught in controversy when he spoke out against federal plans to issue government cheques in both English and French, as proposed in a Liberal party private member's bill.
Small was first elected at the Danforth, riding in the 1953 general election. He served three consecutive terms in Parliament before finishing second to New Democratic candidate Reid Scott in the 1962 election.
On 5 October 1976, Small died at his Toronto home. He was predeceased by his wife in 1961, and by a son in World War II, but survived by one daughter.

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