6032 - Paul Ernst Wilke (1894–1971) – Autumnal Moorlandscape with a Ditch, 1940

Paul Ernst Wilke (1894–1971) – Autumnal Moorlandscape with a Ditch, 1940 An atmospheric landscape painting by the German artist Paul Ernst Wilke. It depicts an autumnal North German moorland landscape with a narrow ditch winding through green meadows and along a tree-lined bank. A small bridge spans the ditch, while in the background, scattered farmsteads and expansive fields complete the rural scene. Particularly charming is the atmospheric rendering of the autumn-colored trees in warm golden-brown and ochre tones, which form a harmonious contrast to the fresh green spaces. The cloudy sky and the delicate reflections on the water’s surface lend the composition a serene, nature-inspired mood. The loose, at times impasto brushwork underscores the work’s Impressionist character. • Artist: Paul Ernst Wilke (1894–1971)\ • Subject: Autumnal moorland landscape with a ditch\ • Medium: Oil on canvas\ • Date: 1940, according to inscription on the reverse\ • Signature: Signed lower right\ • Back: Handwritten inscription, presumably a title and the date 1940\ • Framing: Gold-colored molding\ • Dimensions: 64 × 74 cm