Hand-Painted Folk Art Wooden Panel – Rural Dance Scene

Description :
Description
This hand-painted wooden panel depicts a charming rural folk scene featuring three figures dancing together in a golden field, with a small village, church steeple, and farmhouse visible in the background. The artwork is rendered directly onto a solid wood board, allowing the natural grain and knots to show through the paint and contribute to its warm, earthy character. The color palette is dominated by ochres, browns, and muted neutrals, giving the scene a nostalgic, old-world feel. The piece is signed “Budig” in the lower right corner, suggesting it was created by an individual artist rather than mass-produced. Its flat profile makes it suitable for wall display or shelf leaning, and the visible wear adds to its folk-art authenticity rather than detracting from it.

Era
Mid-20th Century (estimated, based on style and materials)

Style
Folk Art / Naïve / Rustic

Technique
Hand-painted imagery on solid wood panel with clear protective finish

Tools Used
Paint brushes, hand-mixed paints, sanded wood panel

History
Folk art panels like this were often created by regional or self-taught artists to depict everyday life, traditions, and communal celebrations.

Manufacturer / Maker
Maker: Signed, exact artist details unknown.

Measurements
8 1/4" W x 5 1/2" H x 3/8" D

Suggested Weight
Approx. 1.5 lbs

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension
12" x 9" x 3"

Item Number : P16132

Category : Art

Brand : UK