Expressionist Liquor Bottle Still Life by J. Richardson

This is an original oil or acrylic painting on canvas, likely contemporary, featuring an expressionist still life of various liquor bottles arranged on a bar or shelf. The composition is square and uses a rich, dark color palette dominated by deep blacks, umbers, and siennas, punctuated by vibrant highlights of ochre, cadmium orange, and a touch of magenta. The brushwork is gestural and impasto-heavy, prioritizing tone and mood over literal representation. Centrally located is a decanter with the partially legible text 'HEN' (suggestive of Hennessy) on its label. The work is signed 'J. Richardson' in the lower-left corner in a loose, white script. The canvas shows a visible texture and appears unframed with raw edges visible. The condition seems good with no immediate signs of cracking, flaking, or yellowing, though slight surface dust may be present. The style is reminiscent of modern street expressionism, focusing on the interplay of light reflecting off glass surfaces in a dim environment. The craftsmanship demonstrates a bold confidence in color mixing and light placement typical of late 20th or early 21st-century decorative studio art.