Stylized Sunflower Study
Painting on canvas board or stretched canvas • Stopka (signed lower right corner)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Folk Art / Naïve Art
Medium & Technique
Acrylic on canvas; utilizing flat color blocking, visible linear brushwork for leaf veins, and layered circular application for the flower's center.
Creation Period
2020 (dated '20' in the lower right corner)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8 x 8 inches or 10 x 10 inches; square format.
Subject Description
A close-up, stylized depiction of a sunflower showing a central dark brown disk with a light stippled core, surrounded by concentric layers of golden-yellow petals and flanked by large green leaves with prominent white-yellow veining against a flat blue background.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; the piece appears recently created with no signs of environmental degradation, color fading, or physical damage.
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150 USD
Auction Estimate
$30 - $75 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired directly from the artist or a local gallery/online marketplace; no historical labels or stamps are visible.
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of modern decorative folk art. It focuses on geometric simplification and decorative patterns rather than botanical realism, fitting within a tradition of contemporary amateur or semi-professional floral studies.
Notable Features
Distinctive 'Stopka' signature with the year '20' written vertically; thick, rhythmic white and light-green highlights on the leaves that create a graphic, almost textile-like pattern.
Condition Issues
None visible; the canvas texture is cleanly covered and the paint surface is stable. The signature is clear and integrated into the composition.
Conservation Recommendations
Provide UV-protective glazing to prevent acrylic pigment fading; maintain a stable humidity environment to prevent canvas warping.