Emile Albert Gruppe (American, 1896-1978)

The Road to the Village
Signed "Emile A. Gruppe" l.r., titled and inscribed ".../by/Emile A. Gruppe" on the reverse, numbered "E-2" on the stretcher.
Oil on canvas, 25 x 25 in. (63.5 x 63.5 cm), framed.
Condition: Subtle canvas rippling, areas of minor craquelure, minor surface grime.

Condition: Framed dimensions are 34 x 34 x 1 1/2 inches.
Gilded reproduction frame, with framer's notes in red on the stretcher.

The areas of craquelure are subtle, there is dust to the surface of the painting, the canvas rippling is vertical, no further condition issues to report.

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