Modern Abstract Impressionist Palm Tree Painting

This artwork is a vertical-format painting depicting a stylized palm tree against a warm, earth-toned background. The piece is executed in an abstract impressionist style, characterized by vigorous, gestural brushstrokes and a heavy application of paint. The central figure of the palm tree is rendered in deep charcoal, blacks, and hints of midnight blue, with the fronds exploding outward in a sunburst pattern that occupies the upper two-thirds of the composition. The background features a textured transition from ochre and sienna tones at the base to lighter, more neutral shades near the top, creating a sunset or desert atmosphere. The medium appears to be oil or heavy-bodied acrylic on a flat substrate, likely canvas or wood panel. A notable feature is the signature in the bottom right corner, which appears to be 'Baker' followed by '91', suggesting the work was created in 1991. The craftsmanship demonstrates a confident hand with an emphasis on texture and movement rather than precise anatomical detail. The condition shows some edge wear consistent with age, but the pigment remains vibrant with no visible signs of significant cracking or paint loss. The thick impasto technique adds a three-dimensional quality to the fronds, making it a dynamic example of late 20th-century decorative modernism.