Description
This naive art seascape is such an easygoing delight! The painting is acrylic paint on a canvas panel that's been trimmed down a little unevenly to about 10" by 16". The painting is in good condition overall but it does have errant streaks & speckles & blobs of paint, lower levels of paint (in texture & color) that can be seen through the upper levels, fine popped air bubbles trapped in some of the thicker areas of paint or between the warp & weft of the canvas, a chunkier than average canvas weave, & tiny fibers & little bits of dried paint caught up in the surface. The finish is a speckled mix of glossy, satin, & matte from the varnish wearing thin or being lightly applied. The back of the painting reads, "Anna Marie Island [I think they may mean "Anna Maria Island," which is is a barrier island off of Florida's Gulf Coast]" & lists the date as "4/30/06." The wood frame is stamped in a relief pattern on the front & covered in a brassy metallic gold foil wrap with a glossy brown paint (with purple or reddish undertones depending on the light) in the details & metallic gold paint along the outer edges. It's in decent condition overall but its many little small scratches & dents (some of which reveal the bare wood below), extra chipping & wear at the outer corners, areas where the varnish and/or paint has worn thin which leaves the finish looking cloudy, scratches of foil missing, dark gray & green matte transparent speckles of discoloration that look like tarnishing, errant gold paint & brown streaks, tiny bits of dried paint or dust or sawdust caught up in the surface (especially at the creases), a prominent wood grain pattern & a rougher cut along the outer edges that shows through the paint, & color variations make it read more as "shabby chic" overall. The frame increases the overall dimensions to 11 11/16" by 17 3/4". I tried to capture the painting in as many light conditions as possible so you can see how its appearance varies based on the lighting. The piece can appear cooler, bolder, & darker in lower light or brighter, warmer, softer, & more colorful in bright light. Note that because the finish is glossy, this painting should optimally be displayed where it doesn't strongly catch bright artificial or natural light (which will create an unpleasant glare), so be prepared to have flexibility with where you place it for maximum impact. Make sure you eye the photos closely & are okay with the overall condition before purchasing. C // 1 Outsider Art Painting Original Naive Folk Gold Framed Landscape Seascape Ocean Bridge Palm Trees Seagull Anna Maria Island Florida
