Impasto Mountain Landscape Oil Painting by Morris Katz

This is a small-format expressionist landscape painting executed in oil on board, housed in a simple grey-toned wooden frame. The artwork is a classic example of the 'Instant Art' style pioneered by Morris Katz (1932–2010), the Guinness World Record holder for the world's most prolific painter. Measuring approximately 8x10 inches (estimated by proportions), the piece features a heavy impasto technique characterized by thick, sculptural applications of paint likely applied with a palette knife and toilet tissue, which was Katz's signature method. The composition depicts a snowy mountain peak under a pink and white streaked sky, with a foreground of dark green foliage punctuated by four stylized white flowers with raised red centers. A large, prominent signature 'Morris Katz' is carved directly into the wet paint in the lower foreground using a yellow-green pigment. The painting is in good vintage condition with the vibrant colors well-preserved, though some dust accumulation is visible in the deep impasto grooves. The frame shows minor scuffing consistent with mid-to-late 20th-century origin. The craftsmanship is fast-paced and energetic, prioritizing speed and texture over fine detail, a hallmark of Katz's unique performance-art approach to fine painting.