Modernist Winter Landscape Painting of Figures in a Forest

This item is an original modernist oil or acrylic painting on canvas or board, depicting two stylized figures positioned within a dense, snowy forest. The composition utilizes a vertical arrangement of dark tree trunks that contrast against a palette of light blues, whites, and soft violet hues in the background. The figures are rendered in bold primary colors—one in deep blue and one in vibrant red—creating a central focal point. The brushwork appears impasto or gestural, suggesting a mid-to-late 20th-century style, approximately 1960s-1980s. The artwork is signed in the lower right corner, likely by an artist named 'Hansen' or similar, though the digital compression of the image obscures a definitive reading. It is housed in an ornate, gold-finished wooden frame with a wide, recessed linen or wood mat liner that adds depth and traditional elegance to the presentation. Historically, this style of framing was popular in the mid-century for original gallery works. The condition appears fair with visible patina on the frame and potential slight yellowing of the varnish. The overall craftsmanship suggests a professionally executed work by a listed or regional artist of the era.