Carolyn Staves Original Oil Painting Mountain River Landscape Framed, Seascape

This original oil painting on canvas by Carolyn Staves captures a dramatic mountain river cascading over rugged rocks under a misty, light-filled sky. The artist’s expressive brushwork and layered impasto technique create a vivid sense of motion and atmosphere — the force of nature rendered in bold, confident strokes.

The painting’s composition masterfully balances texture and tone: the sharp geometry of the rocks contrasts with the fluid, swirling water, while subtle pastel reflections suggest the interplay of light and depth. Presented in an elegant antique-style gold frame, this artwork brings both tranquility and grandeur to any setting.

🖌 Medium: Oil on canvas
🎨 Artist: Carolyn Staves (20th century)
🖼  Frame: Gilded wooden frame.
📏 Size: Framed 24.5"x21.5" (62×55 cm), Painting 20"x16" (51×41 cm)
🔖 Signature: Lower left, Carolyn Staves
📦 Ships securely from Florida, USA — professionally packaged, ready to hang.

Artist Note:

Carolyn Staves is recognized for her atmospheric natural scenes emphasizing movement, light, and the meeting point between water and rock. Her work reflects mid-20th-century American realism, influenced by plein-air and regionalist traditions.

Condition:

Good overall condition. The canvas is clean and well-stretched. The gold frame shows some wear consistent with age and display.

Please note:

Actual colors may vary slightly from the photos shown, due to differences in lighting, camera quality, and screen settings. Most items sold by MaksArtGallery are antique, vintage, or pre-owned, and may show signs of age such as patina, craquelure, scuffs, or general wear. These characteristics add authenticity and charm to the artwork. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the item description.