Original Seascape Acrylic Painting by Mary Chesney

This original seascape painting is executed in acrylic on acrylic paper, measuring 9 inches by 12 inches. The composition features a lone sailboat with white sails catching the light, drifting upon a textured blue sea. The artist employs a rich palette of deep navy, cerulean, and turquoise for the water, utilizing visible, rhythmic brushstrokes to convey the movement of waves. The sky is rendered in soft violets and pale pinks, suggesting a sunset or twilight atmosphere, with distant purple mountains providing a sense of depth on the horizon. The painting is professionally presented within a multi-layered matting system, featuring a wide cream-colored outer mat and a thin brown inner bevel that complements the wood tones of the frame. The frame itself is a substantial wood molding with a prominent grain and a gilded inner lip that adds a classic touch. The overall craftsmanship indicates contemporary hand-painted work with a focus on impressionistic lighting and texture. Condition appears excellent, with no visible fading, moisture damage to the paper, or significant chips to the wooden frame, showing only minor shelf wear consistent with careful handling. The piece is attributed to artist Mary Chesney.