Autumn Landscape with Pond
Oil painting on stretched canvas • Contemporary regional landscape artist (signature indistinct in lower right corner)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Realism with Impressionistic color and texture applications
Medium & Technique
Oil paint utilizing impasto and layered brushwork, blending realistic landscape representation with expressive texture in the clouds and foliage
Creation Period
Late 20th century to early 21st century
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 24 x 36 inches, horizontal landscape format
Subject Description
A tranquil rural landscape featuring a rocky shoreline pond reflecting autumn foliage in shades of rust, orange, and gold. The background displays rolling hills under a dynamic sky filled with textured, impasto-heavy white and blue clouds.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good condition; canvas appears taut with stable paint layers and vibrant color retention
Estimated Market Value
$800 - $1,500
Auction Estimate
$500 - $1,000
Provenance History
Acquired through the secondary art market or private gallery; framing suggests a mid-to-late period custom framing choice typical of regional framing shops
Art Historical Significance
Represents the enduring appeal of traditional plein air-style landscape painting, capturing transient atmospheric conditions and seasonal color palettes characteristic of regional North American or European landscape traditions
Notable Features
Strong textural contrast between the smooth reflective water surface and the heavy impasto application in the clouds and prominent central autumn tree
Condition Issues
Minor surface dust accumulation within the impasto crevices; frame exhibits minor edge rubbing
Conservation Recommendations
Periodic dry dusting with a soft, non-abrasive brush; maintain stable indoor humidity between 45-55 percent and avoid direct, intense sunlight exposure