Framed Landscape Painting of a Coastal Forest

This is an original landscape painting, likely executed in acrylic or gouache on paper, featuring a tranquil coastal scene. The composition depicts a dense, green forested slope to the right side of the frame, populated with distinct coniferous trees against a backdrop of rolling white and grey clouds. The water in the foreground is rendered in a muted blue-grey tone with subtle white highlights suggesting gentle waves. The artwork is presented within a white mat and a secondary white border, all enclosed in an ornate, gilded reed-style frame. The frame features a metallic gold finish with a distinctive vertical ribbing pattern (reeding) and mitred corners. Physically, the piece appears to be in good condition, though the slight texture of the paper and the application of paint suggest a contemporary, possibly amateur or local artist's work rather than a masterwork. The style is representational with an impressionistic touch in the foliage and cloud formations. There are no visible signatures or dates on the front face of the work. The overall presentation is classic, balancing the organic greens of the forest with the formal structure of the gold frame.