Uploaded full-canvas photo of *The Tree Oil Painting* – used as the Master Reference for torque analysis.

To the human eye, the painting appears in a brown-earth tone palette with heavy, confident brushstrokes. Due to the absence of varnish or restoration, the pigment has naturally degraded over time — hiding much of its original chromatic range. This visual limitation was overcome through scientific analysis, revealing hidden pigments and decayed pastel tones.

More importantly, the brushstroke torque, especially in the main branches, carries a directional force highly consistent with the documented rhythm of Vincent van Gogh's hand. This painting will be compared in upcoming datasets with Van Gogh’s *Old Man with a Beard (1885)*, including cross-X-ray and FFT overlays. Visual similarity alone is insufficient; torque dynamics and scientific fingerprinting are key.

This image serves as the entry point into a multi-layered comparison — not the conclusion.