Bruno Capolongo’s The Great Oak (2024) captures the majesty of a towering oak tree, rendered in oil on panel. This painting depicts an oak tree near the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington, Ontario, one of Canada’s largest botanical gardens. With more than 27 kilometers of walking trails, and over 2,400 acres of gardens and natural reserves, the Gardens are a source of inspiration for artists and nature lovers alike.

Capolongo combines realism with subtle impressionistic touches to bring this tree to life. The level of detail in the oak’s trunk and foliage is remarkable, and the light, cast from the right, adds depth and warmth to the tree and the sky.

This piece measures 18.5 x 15.5 inches and signed by the artist on the bottom right. It is also signed, titled and dated on the reverse.