Coastal Landscape Oil Painting by Kenneth Gorman

The item is a framed oil painting depicting a coastal or marsh landscape scene. The artwork features a muted color palette dominated by browns, greens, and ochre tones, suggesting a cloudy sky or twilight setting. Visible elements include what appears to be a body of water or marshland on the left, with dense, wild grasses and two dark, weathered stakes or posts rising from the ground in the middle. Three white birds, likely seagulls, are dynamically rendered in flight against the ochre sky, adding a sense of movement to the scene. The brushwork is impressionistic, with visible impasto, particularly in the foreground grasses and water, indicating a painterly technique. A signature, "Kenneth Gorman," is clearly visible in white paint in the lower center-right of the painting. The painting is housed within a two-tiered wooden frame. The inner frame is a narrow, dark reddish-brown wood, while the outer frame is a wider, light-colored, possibly distressed or painted wood with a visible fabric-like texture, likely linen or burlap, integrated into its design. The outer frame shows some signs of wear, including minor scuffs and potentially some discoloration, consistent with age. The overall aesthetic suggests a mid-20th century to late 20th century style, possibly leaning towards a naturalistic or realist tradition with an expressive hand.