A contemporary oil on board painting depicting a lush wooded river scene with cascading waterfalls and rapids. The work is executed using a heavy impasto technique, with thick applications of paint creating a highly textured surface that conveys the movement of the water and the density of the surrounding foliage. The composition features a river flowing from the upper right towards the lower centre, flanked by trees in varying shades of green and brown, interspersed with small touches of white and purple floral highlights. The painting is housed in a substantial and ornate gilt wood and composition frame. The frame is decorated with a scrolling foliate design on the outer moulding and features a stepped inner slip with a contrasting dark green accent band. No artist signature or date is visible on the front of the work.
Condition report:
The painting appears to be in good overall condition, with the paint film stable and showing no signs of loss, flaking, or craquelure. The frame is structurally sound and in good condition, with only minor surface wear to the gilt finish and a light accumulation of dust within the recessed areas of the ornate carvings.
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