Original Watercolor Nautical Seascape by Mary Chesney

This original work of art is a landscape-oriented watercolor painting on watercolor paper, measuring approximately 9”x 12”. The piece depicts a serene nautical scene featuring two sailboats on open water with a backdrop of distant, rolling hills and a wispy sky. The color palette is dominated by cool blues and grays in the water, contrasted by soft lavender and purple hues in the distant mountain peaks. The sky is rendered with light, varied washes of blue and pale orange, suggesting either early morning or late afternoon light. The larger sailboat on the left displays delicate reflections in the gently rippling water, while the smaller boat on the right provides a balanced focal point. The painting is housed in a modern wide-beveled dark wood frame with a narrow gold-toned inner fillet. The brushwork exhibits a soft, impressionistic style with wet-on-wet techniques visible in the sky and hills, while the boats are rendered with finer, more clinical detail. The condition appears stable with no immediate signs of foxing or water damage, though the paper shows slight undulation characteristic of watercolor application. The frame shows minor surface handling but is structurally sound. Based on the style and presentation, it is a contemporary piece of fine art by Mary Chesney.