Horace Raper (NC, 1939-2018), A Path to the Past (Eastern N.C. Tobacco Farm)

Acrylic on canvas, 2003, signed and dated at lower right, inscribed to the verso, presented in a custom carved wood frame.

Stretcher size 16 x 20 in.; Frame dimensions 19 x 23 1/4 in.

Horace Raper was a self-taught artist and musician based in Wilson, North Carolina, known for his paintings from memory depicting rural life in Eastern North Carolina. His works often featured nostalgic portrayals of the region's landscapes and farming culture. Raper was an active member of the Wilson Active Artists group.

Very good condition.