Painted Horses Art Print by Raul Del Rio

This item is a decorative art piece titled 'Painted Horses' by the artist Raul Del Rio, presented as a print mounted on a stylized plaque. The artwork features a vibrant Southwestern desert landscape populated by several horses with various coat patterns, including Appaloosa and paint markings. The composition utilizes a naive or folk-art aesthetic with flattened perspectives, bold colors, and intricate details like saguaro cacti, blooming prickly pears, and rocky mesas. A prominent white spotted horse stands in the foreground, serving as the focal point. The print is set against a black rectangular border, which is further encased within an outer wooden frame-like border featuring a heavily grained, possibly burnt or stained finish with orange and brown tones. The entire piece appears to be coated in a thick, glossy resin or laminate finish, which is typical of late 20th-century decorative plaques. Condition-wise, the surface shows significant scratching, scuffing, and minor abrasions throughout the clear topcoat, particularly visible in a crisscross pattern over the black border and artwork area. There is some edge wear on the wooden border, indicating it may date from the 1980s or 1990s. The craftsmanship reflects a mass-produced decorative item intended for home decor rather than a fine art original.