Framed & Signed Oil Painting of South American Landscape

Framed oil painting of vibrant tropical landscape, signed by the artist M. Ovalles. Narrow vertically oriented scene featuring a rocky river rushing forward through the center. Two tall, prominent trees flank the left and right foreground; one lush with bright green and yellow foliage, and the other displaying vivid red leaves (perhaps a Royal Poinciana aka Flamboyan). Distant rolling green mountains set against a partly cloudy sky complete the landscape. This specific visual style is associated with Caribbean and Latin American folk art. The rich color palette, distinct outlining, and idealized rural village setting strongly mirror traditions of popular folk painting styles found across Central and South America. Canvas (18 x 8”) set inside inner gold border and encased in dark wooden frame (22.5 x 12.5”).