Impressionist Landscape Painting of a Tree

This is an original landscape painting executed in a style reminiscent of Impressionism, likely oil or acrylic on canvas. The central focus is a large, gnarled tree with a thick, textured trunk rendered in shades of brown, tan, and dark shadows. The tree's canopy is composed of dense, stippled foliage in various shades of green, ranging from deep forest hues to bright yellowish-greens, suggesting the play of light. The background features a vibrant yellow-to-pale sky, possibly indicating a sunrise or sunset, above a range of purple and grey mountains. In the foreground, a dark green grassy meadow is depicted with a textured application of paint. The brushwork is expressive and visible throughout, particularly in the leaves and the highlights on the bark. While no signature is immediately visible in the lower corners, the work appears to be a contemporary or mid-20th-century piece. The condition seems fair; however, there is a slight lack of sharpness in the image, making it difficult to detect fine surface cracking or craquelure. The artwork possesses a strong sense of movement and organic form, showcasing a mastery of light and shadow through its high-contrast color palette.