Vintage oil painting on linen titled Gathering Twigs, after Morgan Weistling. Ornate gold resin frame with pierced scrolled foliate and acanthus accents. The painting captures a young country girl dressed in rustic attire, her head gently wrapped in a warm yellow headscarf. She cradles a dense bundle of freshly gathered twigs and branches in her arms, looking directly out toward the viewer with an intense, soulful gaze. Weistling is highly celebrated for his ability to handle rich textures, deep shadows, and theatrical lighting. The work utilizes a stark chiaroscuro effect—placing the illuminated, highly expressive figure against a dark, roughly textured brick background to draw absolute focus to her face and hands. The original is currently housed in a private collection. Dimensions: 28" x 2.75" x 32" (W x D x H)