Hand-Painted Winter Landscape Decorative Sphere by C.A. Rhoten

This appears to be a decorative sphere, possibly a large ornament or a painted gourd, featuring a hand-painted wintry landscape. The primary colors are shades of white, brown, grey, and dark green, depicting a snow-covered scene with a rustic log cabin, bare trees, and a wooden split-rail fence alongside a dirt road. The painting exhibits good detail in the trees and the architectural elements of the cabin, including a visible chimney. The brushstrokes suggest a somewhat impressionistic but clear style, capturing the texture of snow and branches. The overall condition appears good with crisp imagery, although specific wear or damage cannot be fully assessed without a broader view. One distinguishing element is a handwritten signature "C. A. Rhoten" in the lower left quadrant of the painted scene, indicating the artist. The age is difficult to pinpoint precisely from the image alone, but the style suggests a more traditional or folk art approach, possibly from the mid to late 20th century. The quality of the artistry suggests it is likely a handcrafted decorative piece, showcasing regional artistic talent.