Australian Bush River Landscape Painting

This item is an original landscape painting, likely oil or acrylic on board or canvas, depicting a classic Australian bush scene. The composition focuses on a central river or creek flanked by large, mature Eucalyptus (gum) trees. The lighting suggests late afternoon or early morning, with a soft sun glowing through a hazy, atmospheric background, casting gentle reflections on the water's surface. The brushwork shows a confident, traditional style with textured impasto visible on the tree trunks to highlight the rough bark. The color palette is dominated by earthy ochres, muted greens, and soft grays, characteristic of the Australian landscape school. The artwork is housed in a mid-20th-century decorative frame featuring a taupe-colored moulded outer edge with a cream-toned linen or wood textured slip and a thin gold-colored inner fillet. Physically, the painting appears in good vintage condition, though the frame shows minor surface scuffing. No signature is immediately visible in the provided image, but the style is reminiscent of regional Australian artists from the mid-to-late 20th century. The craftsmanship indicates a skilled artist familiar with capturing local light and botany.