Featured in this lot is this acrylic on board of "The Forest through the trees" by Seattle artist Robert E. Krieg born in 1948 and died in 2012. The artwork features a wonderfully and professionally crafted acrylic on board framd painting with an opulent wooden frame tha shows brass tacks and canvas border. The painting shows a vision through the trees of the forest beyond. The artist signature is hard to see but is in the bottom right hand corner of the painting. This is a original work of art. Robert E. Krieg (1948-2012) lived in Seattle with his wide and daughter. He has been painting for over twenty years and his works hand in private collections throughout the country. He was elected to membership in the Society of Animal Artists in 1980 and, as a member, shares company with some of the best painters and sculptors in the world. Bob enjoys painting on location "en plein aire" because it allows him to respond emotionally to the colors and design on the spot rather than from his memory. In 1998 Bob and his wife purchased Magnolia Fine Arts, a custom picture framing/ art gallery. Bob's expertise in the art industry is a special gift to their customers and results in individually designed and created frames. The gallery setting presents an opportunity for the public to purchase original painting and a chance to visit with the artist in a casual, friendly work place. The condition of this acrylic on board framed painting is well preserved with no obvious signs of damage to the artwork or the frame and shows a well preserved overall condition. The measurements of this framed painting is 27 1/2" x 38 3/8" and the visible artwork measures 16" x 27 1/8". The collective weight of this framed painting is 11lb 14oz.