This painting appears to be a seascape by the Argentinian artist Segundo Huertas Aguiar (1923–2010). He was highly regarded for his ability to capture the dramatic interplay of light and nature, often being called the "Ansel Adams of painting" by collectors. Ripley Auctions About the Artist: Segundo Huertas Aguiar Origins: Born in San Juan, Argentina, where he initially developed his style painting local landscapes. Career: Moved to the United States in 1965, settling in Chicago for 25 years before eventually returning to Argentina. Style: Known for realistic and impressionistic oil paintings of American landscapes and seascapes. His work is characterized by a "brilliant treatment of light" influenced by his studies of Rembrandt.