Original Watercolor Painting of a Rural Field by Frederic James.

Mid 20th Century/Missouri, United States 

34x26” Frederic James was an accomplished American artist who spent much of his life and career capturing the distinctive landscapes of the Midwest, particularly Missouri. His works are celebrated for their meticulous attention to natural light, atmospheric conditions, and the quiet dignity of rural and agrarian scenes.

James studied at the Kansas City Art Institute and later taught there, influencing a generation of regionalist painters. His watercolors frequently document the changing seasons of the central United States, utilizing sophisticated washes and dry-brush techniques to render textures like tall grass and weathered wood.