Family in Front of Farmhouse
Painting on stretched canvas • Richter (signed lower right)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Folk Art / Naïve Art
Medium & Technique
Acrylic on canvas; flat brushwork, simplified forms, and wet-on-dry application
Creation Period
2021
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8x10 inches; landscape format
Subject Description
A narrative scene depicting six figures holding hands in the foreground, positioned in front of a rural landscape featuring a barn or hangar, a truck, and a large tree under a cloudy blue sky.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; the work appears to be in its original state with no significant degradation.
Estimated Market Value
$50 – $150 USD
Auction Estimate
$30 – $100 USD
Provenance History
Likely held by the artist or a private collector shortly after creation in 2021. No secondary market history visible.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of 21st-century amateur or hobbyist art, emphasizing personal narrative and accessibility over academic realism.
Notable Features
Prominent signature and date 'Richter 2021' in the lower right corner; characteristic use of bright, unmodulated colors and simplified human anatomy.
Condition Issues
Minor surface dust; slight mechanical stress visible at the corners of the canvas wrap.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep in a climate-controlled environment away from direct UV sunlight; professional framing with a spacer or mat would protect the paint surface.