Autumn Lake Landscape with Mountains
Original painting on stretched canvas • Amateur artist, signed 'Juki' or 'Tuki'
Style & Movement
Contemporary Folk Art / Hobbyist Landscape painting
Medium & Technique
Acrylic on canvas, utilizing wet-on-wet blending and stippling techniques for foliage
Creation Period
1990 (dated based on inscription)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 16 x 20 inches; Landscape orientation
Subject Description
A panoramic landscape featuring a bright blue lake nestled between rolling autumnal hills and rugged mountains. The foreground contains colorful orange and yellow shrubbery and a singular tree stump, with a path winding through the mid-ground.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; the canvas appears structurally sound but shows minor edge wear and surface dust
Estimated Market Value
$20 - $75 USD
Auction Estimate
$10 - $50 USD
Provenance History
Unknown; likely private collection or estate sale find; no official gallery labels visible
Art Historical Significance
Minimal; represents 20th-century vernacular hobbyist art, likely influenced by popular instructional television painters such as Bob Ross or Bill Alexander.
Notable Features
Signed and dated '90' in red paint in the lower right corner; distinctive stippled texture in the colorful autumn bushes.
Condition Issues
Mild abrasions along the lower edge where the canvas has rubbed against a frame or surface; minor paint thinning in the sky area.
Conservation Recommendations
Professional cleaning to remove surface dust; archival framing; avoid direct UV exposure to prevent pigment fading.