Nocturnal Coastal Seascape Oil Painting

This item is a horizontal landscape-format oil painting on canvas, likely dating from the mid-to-late 20th century. The work depicts a serene nocturnal or twilight coastal scene, characterized by crashing waves against a dark, rocky shoreline under a moody, cloud-filled sky. The artist's palette is dominated by cool blue, grey, and deep green tones with white highlights used effectively to illustrate the sea foam and the reflection of moonlight off the water's surface. In the foreground, a wet, sandy beach reflects the dim light, while dark rock formations emerge from the surf in the mid-ground, providing a strong sense of depth. The painting is housed in a carved wooden frame with a metallic gold and silver-toned finish and a thin inner gold fillet. This framing style is typical of mid-century gallery presentations. There is a visible artist signature in the lower right corner, though it is difficult to decipher without closer inspection. Regarding condition, the canvas appears well-tensioned, though there are minor scuffs and abrasions along the top edge of the frame. The painting shows a fine level of craftsmanship, particularly in the blending of the atmospheric sky and the realistic rendering of moving water, indicating a trained hand in traditional coastal landscapes.