Framed Oil Landscape Painting of Mount Cook (Aoraki), New Zealand

This is a scenic landscape oil painting, likely executed on canvas or board, depicting the iconic snow-capped peaks of Mount Cook (Aoraki) in New Zealand. The composition features a majestic, central mountain peak rendered in shades of white, violet, and deep blue, surrounded by misty clouds. A lush foreground of coniferous and deciduous trees in varied greens and ochres frames a cascading waterfall that flows into a deep blue-green lake. The painting style is representational with expressive, impasto-like brushwork that suggests late 20th-century origins. The piece is housed in a substantial, ornate gilded wooden frame with traditional decorative molding and a metallic finish. While the provided context mentions 'Nephrite Jade', the visual evidence focuses on the framed artwork. The physical condition appears good, with no obvious signs of paint loss or cracking, though some minor age-related wear is visible on the inner edges of the frame. The color palette is vibrant, indicating high-quality pigment use. There are no immediately visible artists' signatures in this view, suggesting it may be signed on the reverse or in a corner obscured by the frame's inner lip. The craftsmanship reflects a skilled hand, particularly in the rendering of the atmospheric mist and the reflection of light on the water.