Lazy River Morning

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Oil painting of a river scene in the morning. A still river runs through the center of the painting (a). The reflection of the riverbank vegetation can be seen on the water. There are trees and water grasses, in shades of brown and green, along the shoreline. The bank on the right has one (1) palm tree in the center. Below this grove, two white (2) egrets or cranes stand in the water. There is white bird in flight down the river. The sky is covered by grey clouds. The work is signed at the bottom right. The wooden frame (b) is made from repurposed construction materials. The frame is loose on two corners. The frame is lightly painted with white and gold-colored paints. The white paint is evenly applied close to the painting and on the reverse.

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