Seascape with Lighthouse and Beached Dory
Painting on canvas board or stretched canvas • R. Burke (Signed lower left)
Style & Movement
American Impressionism / Regionalist Seascape Painting
Medium & Technique
Oil or professional-grade acrylic, applied with a broad brush using wet-on-wet blending and expressive strokes.
Creation Period
Mid-to-late 20th Century (circa 1960s-1980s)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 16x20 inches, landscape orientation
Subject Description
A coastal scene featuring a lighthouse atop a sandy bluff with a red-roofed building. A small rowboat or dory is pulled onto the beach in the foreground. The composition utilizes a diagonal shoreline to lead the eye through the surf toward the lighthouse.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good/Very Good; the paint layer appears stable and vibrant with minimal yellowing of the varnish.
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $400 USD
Auction Estimate
$100 - $250 USD
Provenance History
Likely a private purchase from a local gallery or art fair; no formal gallery labels are visible on the front.
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of mid-century coastal decorative art, following the tradition of New England or California plein air painters. It demonstrates a skilled amateur or regional professional's hand.
Notable Features
Features a distinctive hand-carved or 'scalloped' wooden frame which was popular for maritime-themed art in the mid-20th century.
Condition Issues
Minor surface dust accumulation and slight abrasion at the edges where the canvas meets the frame; no significant cracking or pigment loss observed.
Conservation Recommendations
Professional cleaning of the surface to remove airborne pollutants; ensure the work is hung away from direct UV light to prevent fading.
Collector Notes
R. Burke