Impressionistic Oil Painting signed by Markelov

This item is an original oil painting executed in a heavy impasto, impressionistic style. The composition features a dense, textured landscape with a palette of deep forest greens, ochre, sienna, and highlights of white or cream, suggesting light filtering through foliage or a rocky terrain. The painting is notable for its thick, visible brushstrokes and palette knife applications that create significant three-dimensional depth on the canvas surface. A prominent white signature, which appears to read 'Markelov', is situated in the lower right quadrant of the image. The artwork is housed in a mid-century period wooden frame featuring a gilded inner lip and a textured burlap or linen liner. There are visible condition issues, specifically a large, dark water stain or liquid damage mark on the lower portion of the linen liner, which indicates past exposure to moisture. The painting itself shows a rich patina with possible light dust accumulation in the crevices of the impasto. Judging by the frame style and the artist's technique, the piece likely dates from the mid-to-late 20th century. The quality of the brushwork indicates a confident hand and a formal understanding of color theory and texture.