Rainy Day Painting Appraisal

Rainy Cityscape Painting

This item is a framed oil or acrylic painting depicting a rainy cityscape scene. The painting features an urban street or canal, rendered with visible brushstrokes and a somewhat impressionistic style. The palette is dominated by muted blues and grays for the sky and water/wet ground, contrasting with warmer tones of orange, yellow, and red for the buildings lining the street. Several buildings with distinct architectural features, possibly European in style, are visible on both sides, receding into the background, suggesting depth and perspective. A sole figure stands on the left side, possibly under an awning or shelter, adding a human element to the scene. Small red accents, possibly umbrellas or awnings, are scattered through the mid-ground. The wet ground or water surface strongly reflects the ambient light and building colors, creating a shimmering effect. In the lower left corner, a signature 'Beverly Kiet' or similar is discernable, indicating the artist. The painting is housed within a simple, mitered, flat-profile wooden frame with a warm, reddish-brown stain, likely made of a common wood like oak or pine. The frame appears to be in good condition with no obvious damage or significant wear. The painting itself shows no visible signs of damage, such as cracks, fading, or peeling paint, though the resolution limits a deep inspection of the surface. The overall style suggests a mid-20th to early 21st-century origin, leaning towards contemporary impressionism.