Miniature Desert Sunset Oil Painting by J. Welch

A small-scale, vertical-oriented landscape painting executed in oil on a rigid substrate, likely wood panel or board. The artwork depicts a dramatic desert sunset dominated by a vibrant palette of golden yellow and deep amber, contrasted against dark, silhouetted foreground elements. The composition features stylized desert flora, primarily agave or yucca-like plants, rendered in dark brown and black tones against the bright sky. A mountain silhouette is visible in the background. The brushwork appears deliberate with some visible texture in the sky. It is housed in a substantial dark-toned wood frame with a traditional multi-tiered cove profile. The artist's signature, 'J. Welch', is clearly inscribed in a gold-toned script on the upper-left side of the dark landscape element. The piece shows minor signs of age-related wear, including slight scuffing and finish loss on the corners of the wooden frame, and potential fine surface dust on the painting itself. The style is reminiscent of mid-to-late 20th-century decorative desert art, often produced in the Southwestern United States.