Under The Shade Tree in Autumn

An oil painting that beckons you beneath the branches of an old shade tree in full autumn splendor.

A towering shade tree ablaze with autumn color anchors the scene. Its upward-reaching branches are layered with light, movement, and the quiet hush of fall.

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Details & Highlights

Rendered in oil with quiet intensity, this autumn shade tree painting draws the viewer beneath its towering frame. Fiery leaves and soft sky filter through the canopy. They turn a simple upward glance into an experience filled with reflection and warmth.

Title: Under The Shade Tree in Autumn
Series: Part of the Tree Series
Year Completed: 2023 
Dimensions: 9″ w x 12″ h
Medium: Oil on canvas board
Style: Realism / Representational Art
Framing: Unframed, so you can personalize it your way
Signed: Yes, on the front
Originality: Original — one-of-a-kind
Certificate of Authenticity: Customized, hand-signed and stamped with the artist’s personal embossed seal

Painting Description

At the heart of this painting stands a magnificent shade tree, its autumn crown rendered with warmth, movement, and seasonal elegance.

The painting depicts a majestic shade tree stretching vertically across the canvas, its upward-reaching branches crowned by rich autumn foliage. Crimson reds, glowing oranges, and warm umber browns layer the canopy in striking contrast against soft pockets of pale blue sky. The composition leads the eye from the grounded trunk to the vibrant crown above. It creates a graceful sense of movement and quiet stillness. Realistic textures suggest the gentle rustle of leaves and the solid beauty of the tree’s frame. Signed by American artist Teresa Bernard in the lower right corner, the painting invites contemplation and a moment of quiet beneath nature’s fiery crown.

Under The Shade Tree in Autumn is an original oil painting executed with care and precision on a high-quality, artist-grade canvas board measuring 9″ wide by 12″ high. The painting arrives unframed, allowing collectors to select a frame that best complements their personal style and living space. Included with the artwork is a Certificate of Authenticity hand-signed by Teresa and embossed with her personal seal — a mark of provenance that ensures the painting’s originality and collectible value.

As part of the celebrated Tree Series, this piece captures the distinctive spirit that defines the collection. It’s a strong composition, with seasonal elegance, and an intimate connection to nature’s enduring beauty. Whether displayed solo or paired with companion pieces, Under the Shade Tree in Autumn offers a timeless focal point for art lovers and seasonal enthusiasts alike. This painting is a striking addition to any home or collection. It brings warmth, depth, and contemplative charm to your space.

The actual canvas art does not have the copyright watermark ©️ teresabernardart.com.

Reflections from the Artist

Autumn has always felt like a gentle reward after our long, hot Texas summers. There’s something so comforting in the cooler air and the way the landscape shifts into rich color — scarlet reds, fiery oranges, and golden yellows that seem to glow from within. Just behind our home, a small forest of hardwood trees fills the meadow, and every fall they put on their show. Watching those trees transform never gets old; it’s a quiet ritual I look forward to year after year. This painting is a love letter to that season — to the way nature softens, deepens, and reminds us to pause and take it in.

—Teresa Bernard, oil painter

A classic poem that echoes the quiet strength and emotional tone of this piece:

A Tree Design
by Arna Bontemps 1902 – 1973

A tree is more than a shadow
Blurred against the sky,
More than ink spilled on the fringe
Of white clouds floating by.
A tree is more than an April design
Or a blighted winter bough
Where love and music used to be.
A tree is something in me,
Very still and lonely now.

This poem is in the public domain.

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