Steam Train Through a Mangrove Swamp

An atmospheric oil painting on canvas of a weathered steam locomotive chugging along a narrow rail that winds through a dense mangrove swamp. Thick impasto brushstrokes in rich emerald greens, swampy browns, and rusty metal hues convey texture on water and foliage. Tangled mangrove roots emerge from the shallow tidal waters, with Spanish moss hanging from gnarled limbs. The water reflects the scene like glass, ripples catching the golden-hour light that filters through the canopy. Mist hovers above the surface; distant birds glide through the humid air. The scene blends realism with impressionistic texture, emphasizing mood, light, and the enduring encounter of nature and industry.