Framed abstract painting in teal frame
Description
I found a framed abstract painting this afternoon around 1:45pm outside the Fredericksburg Visitor Center on Caroline Street. It's roughly 12 by 16 inches, acrylic on canvas, in a bright teal metal frame with a white mat. On the bottom right corner there's a small signature reading 'L. Chen', and there's a tiny sticker on the back from ArtSpot Fredericksburg with edition notes. The painting shows a sunset over a river with warm oranges and cool blues, and it really stood out as I walked by Old Town. The frame has a few light scuffs along the left edge, but overall it's in good condition. If this belongs to someone, I’d love to help get it back.
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