Original Oil Painting of Baroque Church by W. Rolim (1974)

This is an original representational oil painting on canvas or board, created by the artist W. Rolim in 1974. The piece depicts a classic Brazilian colonial Baroque-style church, likely situated in Minas Gerais, characterized by its twin cylindrical bell towers, ornate white facade, and gilded decorative elements. The composition utilizes a bright, naturalistic palette of sky blue, earthy greens, and warm sienna, with the church rendered in shades of cream and weathered white. The brushwork is expressive yet controlled, indicating an impressionistic influence typical of mid-20th-century regional Latin American art. The painting is signed and dated 'W. Rolim 1974' in the lower left corner in a reddish-brown pigment that blends with the foreground. The artwork is housed in a contemporary multi-layered frame consisting of a dark wood outer molding, a wide linen-textured mat (or inner liner in off-white), and a thin dark inner border. Regarding condition, the painting appears well-preserved with vibrant colors, though there is a slight darkening of the varnish layer consistent with its 50-year age. The matting shows minor speckled surface dirt or foxing on the left side, and the wooden frame has light scuffing on the corners. The craftsmanship reflects a skilled hand specialized in architectural landscapes, capturing the play of light and shadow across the curved surfaces of the church towers.