Seascape at Sunset with Cliffs
Painting on paper, spiral-bound sketchbook page • Stopka (identified by signature in lower left corner)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Expressionism / Impressionistic Realism
Medium & Technique
Acrylic or gouache on paper; employs wet-on-dry brushwork, color blending in the sky, and textural impasto-style application for the sea foam and wave crests
Creation Period
2025 (indicated by the signature '25')
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 9 x 12 inches (standard sketchbook size); vertical portrait orientation
Subject Description
A vibrant coastal scene featuring a sunset sky with pink, blue, and yellow hues. In the background sits a dark silhouette of a cliff or rock formation. The foreground depicts a breaking wave and shoreline with energetic white foam under a saturated orange and blue sky.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; slight curling of the paper at the lower edge typical of water-based media on paper
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $200 (reflective of decorative student or emerging contemporary works)
Auction Estimate
$30 - $100
Provenance History
Likely remains with the artist or a private owner; contemporary origin with no recorded exhibition history
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of personal contemporary practice; demonstrates an interest in color theory and atmospheric light effects. It serves as a study of movement and light in the landscape tradition.
Notable Features
Distinctive signature 'Stopka 25' in the lower left corner; use of high-contrast color blocking between the sky and the cliff silhouette.
Condition Issues
Minor surface irregularities due to paper buckling from moisture; slight wear to the spiral binding edge
Conservation Recommendations
Acid-free mounting and matting under UV-protective glass recommended to prevent fading of pigments and stabilize the paper