Autumnal Still Life with Squash and Apples

This is an original oil painting on canvas or board, depicting a classic harvest still life. The composition features two large winter squashes or gourds - one sliced open to reveal a vibrant orange interior with visible seeds - and three yellow apples in the foreground. The painting utilizes a warm, earthy color palette dominated by greens, oranges, and yellows against a dark, moody background with hints of foliage. The brushwork is impressionistic and textural, characterized by thick impasto application that adds physical dimension to the skin of the fruit and the surrounding leaves. The piece is housed in a multi-tiered vintage wooden frame with a gilded gold finish and a wide, recessed linen liner. Notable markings include a red signature in the lower right corner, which appears to read 'R. S...'. The painting shows signs of age with a gentle overall patina. The frame exhibits minor surface wear, small scuffs on the wood, and some light staining on the inner fabric liner, consistent with a mid-20th-century origin. The craftsmanship reflects a skilled hand, particularly in the handling of light and specular highlights on the fruit surfaces.