Mid-20th Century Impasto Harbor Oil Painting

This is an original mid-20th-century figurative oil painting on canvas, executed in a heavy impasto technique characteristic of the Post-War Expressionist style. The composition depicts a bustling industrial harbor scene, featuring dockside cranes, multiple cargo vessels including a prominent red-hulled ship and a larger grey steamer, and reflections on the water's surface. The work is signed in the lower right quadrant, appearing to read 'Louren' or a similar variation. The color palette is dominated by muted industrial greys, blues, and beiges, punctuated by vibrant strokes of cadmium red and yellow. The application of paint is extremely thick, likely applied with a palette knife, which creates a rich, three-dimensional physical texture that captures the grit of the shipyard. The painting is housed in a simple silver-toned metallic or painted wooden frame. Condition-wise, the impasto peaks show minor signs of dust accumulation common with this texture; however, the paint film appears stable without significant cracking or flaking. The style and subject matter suggest a manufacturing date between the 1950s and 1970s, reflecting an era focused on industrial modernization and urban maritime life. The quality of the draftsmanship is high, with the heavy textures cleverly suggesting architectural complexity without over-detailing.