Boy Fishing by a Lake Framed Oil Painting

This item is a framed oil painting depicting a young boy fishing in a serene lake or river. The painting is rendered in a soft, impressionistic style with visible brushstrokes, particularly in the grass and trees. The central figure, seen from behind, is a boy with short brown hair, wearing a white shirt with blue suspenders and blue pants, wading in shallow water. He holds a fishing rod, cast out into the water, and has a small pail or tackle box in his left hand. The background features a calm body of water reflecting the light sky, with distant trees on the far bank under a sky with light clouds and two white birds in flight. The foreground includes patches of taller green grass and reeds growing out of the water and along the near bank. The color palette primarily consists of greens, blues, and muted earth tones, creating a tranquil atmosphere. The painting is housed in a wooden frame with a visible grain, likely a medium brown stain, and features an off-white linen or canvas matting between the frame and the painted canvas. There might be a signature or artist's mark in the lower right corner of the painting, though it is partially obscured and not clearly legible 'R. Bell'. A price tag from 'Goodwill' indicating 'Frames' for '$5.99' is affixed to the top left of the frame. The overall condition appears good, with no obvious major damage to the painting itself, though wear consistent with age and previous ownership might be present on the frame or matting. The style suggests a mid to late 20th-century piece, possibly a decorative artwork rather than a fine art masterpiece. The craftsmanship appears competent for a decorative landscape.