Expressionist Canal Scene with Elongated Figures

This watercolor on paper measures 1547 x 1547 pixels and showcases a highly stylized, expressionistic scene of figures in boats. The composition is dominated by a central female figure with an extremely elongated neck and a simplified, serene facial expression, wearing a distinct blue hat and a yellowish-tan garment. She holds a long wooden oar that bisects the lower left quadrant of the piece. Behind her, a secondary figure is visible in another small boat, and a third figure appears partially obscured. The background features a rustic white building with a smoking chimney, set against a vibrant blue sky with wispy white clouds. The color palette is a mix of cool blues and teals contrasted with warm terrestrial tones of tan and brown. The application of the watercolor is rhythmic, with visible hatch-like brushstrokes in the water creating a sense of movement and reflection. There are visible horizontal lines or creases in the physical paper substrate, particularly on the left side, which may indicate past folding or structural wear. A faint, illegible signature or marking is located in the bottom left corner. The style is mid-to-late 20th-century Modernism, leaning toward Surrealism or Mannerism through the exaggerated anatomy of the subjects.