Wall decoration - United States - Cornuce - Jack Linn (XX)

Here is an attractive small-format oil painting signed in the lower right by the American artist Jack Linn, renowned for his intense views of the Californian coast. The work captures with great dynamism the power of the ocean, with foaming waves rendered through a rich impasto technique that gives thickness and bodily presence to the sea foam. In the background, the flight of two seagulls and a soft sunlight create a suspended and suggestive atmosphere, typical of the artist's production in the second half of the 20th century. The Frame – A fundamental added value: The painting is magnificently set in an important and sturdy contemporaneous frame in dark solid wood. The frame stands out for a deep, structured molding, with a natural wood grain that enhances the cool tones of blue and white of the composition. It is not a simple support, but a true period design element that gives the small painting the authority and dramatic presence of a work of large size. It is in excellent conservational condition and makes the piece immediately ready to be exhibited in a domestic gallery or as a focal piece in interior decor."