This vibrant mid-century gouache painting beautifully captures a dense forest landscape, centering on an ancient, towering tree that is likely a majestic sequoia. Executed on illustration board with an expressive, gestural paint application, the artwork features a bold and lively color palette that expertly leverages the opaque qualities of gouache to highlight the rich textures of the wilderness. Artist-signed and dated "64," this compelling piece comes housed in a classic protective mat. The mat measures approximately 18 in. H x 15 in. W, exhibiting some expected, age-related toning to the matting and the reverse of the board. Loss to signature.