Abstract Urban Skyline
Watercolor and mixed media painting on heavy textured paper, framed under glass • Annette E. Stieglitz (as indicated by the visible signature)
Style & Movement
Mid-20th Century American Modernism / Abstract Expressionism
Medium & Technique
Watercolor washes, white bodycolor or gouache, and textural mixed media application with loose, expressive brushwork
Creation Period
Mid to late 20th century, likely circa 1960s-1980s
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 22 x 30 inches (sight size), vertical landscape or portrait format
Subject Description
An abstract, vertical composition depicting an urban architectural landscape or skyline, characterized by layered washes of grey, muted blue, and rust-red tones, with textured impasto-like white passages suggesting light or mist obscuring towering structures.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good. The paper appears stable with minor signs of age-related toning, though full inspection out of the frame is recommended.
Estimated Market Value
$300 - $800
Auction Estimate
$200 - $500
Provenance History
Directly inscribed with the artist's name 'Annette E. Stieglitz' in the lower left corner. Likely acquired from a regional gallery, local art fair, or directly from the artist's estate.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of regional American modernism and mid-century watercolor experimentation, capturing the urban landscape through a dynamic, expressive lens.
Notable Features
Distinctive cursive signature in the lower left corner 'Annette E. Stieglitz' and interesting textural buildup within the paper surface that adds tactile depth to the architectural abstraction.
Condition Issues
Possible light acid burn from the matting board, minor surface dust beneath the glazing, and slight paper buckling typical of works on paper executed with heavy moisture.
Conservation Recommendations
Re-framing with acid-free museum-grade matting and UV-filtering protective glass to prevent further environmental degradation.
Collector Notes
Annette E Steiglitz