Mid-Century Autumnal Landscape in Ornate Gilt Frame.

Description

Item Analysis

• Subject Matter: A classic autumnal landscape featuring a waterfall or rushing stream surrounded by trees in fall colors (reds, oranges, and yellows). This style is very popular in decorative “mid-century traditional” home decor.
• Signature: The signature in the bottom left appears to read “D. Morgan.” This is a relatively common name in the art world. It likely belongs to a prolific decorative artist or a regional painter from the 1960s–1980s.
• Dimensions: The back of the frame (as seen in your first photo) is marked 12×16. This is a standard size for retail frames and mass-produced art boards of that era.

Technique: The close-up shot shows “impasto” (thickly applied paint) used to create texture in the foliage. This technique was frequently used in “starving artist” sales or furniture store art to give the piece a high-end, hand-painted feel.