Neuschwanstein Castle Folk Art Oil Painting

This is a rectangular oil or acrylic painting on a canvas panel depicting the iconic Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany. The artwork is rendered in a naive or folk-art style, characterized by simplified forms, bold colors, and a lack of traditional linear perspective. The composition features the multi-turreted white castle on the right, contrasted against a vibrant red lower gatehouse. The background includes snowy mountain peaks, reddish-brown hills, and a bright blue lake, likely the Alpsee. The foreground consists of stylized autumn foliage in shades of orange, yellow, and green. The canvas surface shows a distinct texture, possibly from heavy paint application or the underlying weave of the support. The condition appears fair, with some visible wear along the edges and corners, suggesting it is unframed. There are no immediately visible artist signatures in this view, pointing toward an amateur or student origin, likely mid-to-late 20th century. The paint application varies from thin washes in the sky to thicker, more impasto-like strokes in the trees. The overall craftsmanship suggests a sentimental piece rather than a professional studio work, focusing on capturing the atmosphere of the Alpine landscape through a vibrant, saturated color palette.