The found watercolour, dating from the 1960s (or earlier), depicts a roadside watermelon stand. The lush green watermelons provide a stark contrast to the soft background and striped yellow and white cover. The painting is elegantly framed with a simple mat and thin frame.
Artist: unknown
Title: [Watermelon Stand]
Date: 1960s (framed in 1968, Ottawa)
Medium: Watercolour on paper
Size (frame): 38x48cm / 15”x19”
Size (painting): 20.3x28cm / 8”x11”
Unsigned