Pond with Water Lillies at Sunset
Painting on paper • Contemporary student or amateur artist; style inspired by Claude Monet's Giverny series.
Style & Movement
Contemporary Naive or Folk Art; Impressionist-inspired subject matter.
Medium & Technique
Gouache or acrylic on paper; utilizes layering with opaque colors, visible brushwork for stippling foliage, and horizontal sweeping strokes for water reflections.
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century (Contemporary)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 12 x 18 inches; Portrait orientation.
Subject Description
A tranquil pond landscape featuring pink water lilies and green lily pads. A bright yellow sun or moon is centered in a pink sky, reflected in the water below. Tall marsh grass and rounded trees frame the distant horizon.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; the work appears to be on a spiral-bound sketchbook page, showing typical curling at the edges and slight unevenness in pigment distribution.
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150 USD
Auction Estimate
$30 - $100 USD
Provenance History
Likely from a personal collection or educational portfolio; no visible gallery or exhibition marks.
Art Historical Significance
Representational of the enduring influence of Impressionism on amateur and student practices. It demonstrates an exploration of light reflection and botanical form in a simplified, modern style.
Notable Features
Distinctively graphic sun reflection; use of high-contrast black under-painting in the foreground water to make the floral elements pop.
Condition Issues
Spiral perforations at the top edge indicate it was removed from a notebook; possible minor paper warping due to wet medium application.
Conservation Recommendations
Mounting on acid-free board and framing under UV-protective glass to prevent pigment fading and paper yellowing.