A. Hale Johnson (American, 1937-2022), Young Spruce

Oil on canvas, 1963 and 1997, signed at lower left, inscribed to the verso, framed.

Stretcher size 10 x 16 in.; Frame dimensions 16 x 22 in.

Allen Hale Johnson was an American painter based in western Massachusetts whose work is grounded in the realist tradition. Over several decades, he developed a clear and disciplined approach to depicting rural New England, focusing on barns, boats, and farm structures that show the passage of time.

Johnson’s paintings are known for their careful composition, restrained palette, and attention to surface. His subjects reflect a long engagement with the landscape and the architecture of working farms.

Very good estate condition; no condition concerns to note.