Expressionist Oil Painting of Two Chefs

This large-scale vertical canvas features an expressionist or fauve-inspired figurative scene depicting two chefs amidst a culinary setting. The work utilizes a mixed-media approach with thick impasto, charcoal-like outlines, and visible drips, suggesting a modern or contemporary origin. The central figure wears a tall white toque, while the second figure behind them has green hair and appears to be holding a cluster of baguettes. In the foreground, a bowl overflows with stylized produce and fish. The color palette is dominated by creamy whites and muted greens, punctuated by vibrant strokes of pink, yellow, and deep black. The piece exhibits a raw, gestural style with visible pentimenti and raw canvas areas. It is signed in the lower left corner with what appears to be 'PULLEY' or a similar surname in a stylized script. The canvas edges show minor wear and staining, consistent with being unframed. The overall craftsmanship is expressive, focusing on movement and texture rather than anatomical precision, typical of late 20th-century decorative art.