Late 19th Century Tonalist River Landscape Oil Painting

This is a substantial late 19th-century oil on canvas painting depicting a tranquil river landscape. Executed in a Tonalist style, the work utilizes a muted color palette dominated by sage greens, soft ochres, and hazy blues to create an atmospheric, semi-abstracted scene of dense foliage reflected in a still body of water. The brushwork is gestural and impressionistic, suggesting a soft, diffused light typical of dawn or dusk. The painting is housed in an impressive, large-scale Victorian-era gilt wood and gesso frame. The frame features ornate rococo-revival motifs including scrolling acanthus leaves and floral clusters at the corners (cartouches), with a deep cove profile that adds significant visual depth. Physically, the canvas appears well-tensioned, though there is evidence of age-appropriate surface grime and a slight yellowing of the varnish layer which contributes to its antique patina. The frame shows minor cosmetic wear, including small chips in the gesso and light gilding loss, common for its age. The overall craftsmanship suggests a professional academic hand, emphasizing mood and atmosphere over sharp topographical detail. No signature is clearly visible in the provided image, but the quality of the light and reflection indicates a skilled mid-to-late 19th-century landscapist.