Leonid Afremov Impasto Palette Knife Painting of Gapstow Bridge, Central Park

This is a vibrant oil painting on canvas by the late Belarusian-Israeli artist Leonid Afremov. The piece is executed in his signature impasto style, characterized by the heavy, textured application of paint using a palette knife rather than brushes. The composition depicts Gapstow Bridge in New York City's Central Park, featuring a high-contrast color palette of fiery reds, oranges, and yellows in the reflection of the water, juxtaposed against cool blues and purples. The background showcases urban silhouettes and bare wintry trees. The painting is signed 'Leonid Afremov' in the lower left corner. The artwork is professionally mounted with a deep purple mat board and housed in an ornate, gold-finished floral-patterned frame. The overall condition appears excellent, with the high-relief paint peaks remaining intact and the colors showing no signs of fading. The frame is also in good condition with no visible chips or gilt loss. Given the style and fame of the artist, this work likely dates to the late 20th or early 21st century. The craftsmanship is high, illustrating the artist's unique ability to blend impressionism with modern texture to create an atmospheric, luminous scene.