Beardmore, Ontario. Late 20th century. Relief cut softwood panel. Ewald Rentz "relief" paintings are relatively rare. This busy, hunting camp scene depicts hunters heading off to their left while their intended prey watches them leave. Notice that the trees and figures are cut out and applied. Unsigned. Excellent condition. In original frame. Sight: 20" x 26". Frame: 24.25" x 30.25" x 1.75". Ewald Rentz (1908-1995) was born in North Dakota, but grew up in Manitoba before settling in Beadmore, Ontario. A man of many trades, Rentz worked throughout his lifetime as a lumberjack, prospector, cook and a barber. During his time as a prospector, Rentz would collect unusual roots, fungus and branches which he would use to create his whimsical, often humorous, sculptures. He would 'coax the hidden forms out of the wood', turning discarded materials into intricate carvings depicting people and animals such as bellhops, matadors and mermaids. His works are renowned amongst Canadian folk art collectors and can be found on permanent display at the Canadian Museum of Civilization and in many collections across North America.