36 Views of the White Rabbit
Print, likely a lithograph or high-quality exhibition poster on paper • Mike Smith
Style & Movement
Contemporary illustrative realism with elements of Folk Art and Fauvist color usage
Medium & Technique
Watercolor style reproduced through printing; employs wet-on-wet techniques, color bleeding, and flat graphic layering
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st Century (c. 1980–2000)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 20 x 24 inches; landscape format
Subject Description
A dark horse stands in a lush garden pathway before a white building with pink shuttered windows; a white rabbit is tucked into the blue foliage in the foreground. The composition is balanced by vibrant floral clusters in primary and secondary colors.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; visible crease/scratch running diagonally through the center and some minor edge wear to the matting
Estimated Market Value
$100 - $300 (representative of commercial prints/posters by contemporary illustrators)
Auction Estimate
$50 - $150
Provenance History
Likely purchased from a gallery or exhibition given the printed artist name and title at the bottom; potentially contemporary American origin
Art Historical Significance
A decorative contemporary work that draws stylistic inspiration from Hokusai (referenced in the title '36 Views') and 20th-century American watercolorists
Notable Features
Title '36 Views of the White Rabbit' is handwritten or printed in a script font above the bold typeface of the artist's name; signed by the artist in the lower left of the image area
Condition Issues
Visible diagonal linear mark (possible scratch or fold) across the center of the image; slight surface abrasion
Conservation Recommendations
Acid-free matting, UV-protective glazing, and mounting away from direct sunlight to prevent further fading of the pink and blue pigments