Oil painting on canvas signed Wladimir Smirnoff. A part of the left moulding at the top of the painting is damaged! The back of the painting bears traces of dilapidation, visible on the published photos. The frame is made of wood. About the artist Of Russian origin, Smirnoff lived much of his life in Quebec. Passionate about nature, he can't resist beauty, he appreciates above all spring and winter landscapes. He reveals his fondness for nature with his spatula, never using a brush. Colours combine to create a remarkable result. Since 1973, more than sixty exhibitions have presented his artistic work, mainly in Quebec, but also in Ottawa and in Paris. This scientist and talented artist died in November 2000.