Lakeside Sunset
Painting on stretched canvas • C. Green (signed lower right)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Impressionism / Luminism
Medium & Technique
Acrylic or Oil on canvas; wet-on-wet technique with visible impasto in the highlight areas of the clouds, expressive brushwork, and blending to create the sky gradients
Creation Period
Contemporary (early 21st Century), likely circa 2010-2023
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 30 inches; Landscape orientation
Subject Description
A dramatic landscape featuring a vibrant sunset over a body of water. The composition is split by a dark, silhouetted treeline and bank. The upper two-thirds are dominated by a theatrical sky of orange, yellow, and purple clouds, which are mirrored in the water's reflection in the foreground.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; well-preserved contemporary work with no visible degradation
Estimated Market Value
$400 - $800 USD
Auction Estimate
$250 - $500 USD
Provenance History
Likely a direct purchase from the artist or a local gallery; current private collection
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of modern regional landscape painting, following in the tradition of the Hudson River School's interest in light (Luminism) but executed with a more modern, expressive palette and brushwork.
Notable Features
Distinctive high-contrast silhouette against a saturated sky; clear artist signature in script 'C. Green' in the lower right corner; housed in a modern metallic-leafed frame
Condition Issues
None visible; surface appears stable with no evidence of cracking, fading, or mechanical damage
Conservation Recommendations
Keep out of direct sunlight to prevent UV fading of pigments; maintain stable humidity/temperature to prevent canvas expansion; occasional light dusting with a soft brush