Oil on board painting by Thomas Kinkade, depicting a quiet winter landscape with a Native American encampment set within a snow-covered forest. Executed in 1982, this work represents an early example of Kinkade’s career, prior to his widespread commercial success, and reflects a more painterly and subdued tonal approach influenced by traditional American landscape painting.

Signed and dated “Kinkade 1982” lower right, the painting demonstrates the artist’s early exploration of light, mood, and narrative composition—elements that would later define his mature style as the “Painter of Light.” The verso retains the original backing with a label reading “Copyright 1982 Thomas Kinkade – All Reproduction Rights Reserved by the Artist” and the handwritten title “The First Snow”, further supporting the dating and authenticity of the work.

14 in. (H) x 18 in. (W). Frame: 23 1/4 in. x 27 in.

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The painting presents in its original state with no signs of restoration or conservation. Surface appears stable and well preserved. The original backing and frame are intact. The work displays well overall.