The Witch House

In the painting by J. André Smit, a quaint village scene is depicted with a charming old stone building, characterized by distinctively textured slate rooftops and a towering chimney, surrounded by a lively crowd of people dressed in period attire; they engage in social activities near a marketplace setup, complete with umbrellas and market stalls, under a sky streaked with soft, pastel-colored clouds, evoking a sense of historical nostalgia and communal warmth in an idyllic rural setting.

In the painting by J. André Smit, a quaint village scene is depicted with a charming old stone building, characterized by distinctively textured slate rooftops and a towering chimney, surrounded by a lively crowd of people dressed in period attire; they engage in social activities near a marketplace setup, complete with umbrellas and market stalls, under a sky streaked with soft, pastel-colored clouds, evoking a sense of historical nostalgia and communal warmth in an idyllic rural setting.

Name/Title

The Witch House

Entry/Object ID

5-6

Description

Three story house

Type of Painting

Panel

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil, Masonite

Collection

City of Maitland

Acquisition

Accession

1969.001

Credit Line

Part of the City of Maitland Collection

Made/Created

Artist

J. André Smith

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

LRC

Transcription

Andre Smith