Young Girl in a Field / Maiden in the Breeze
Print or Painting, likely a canvas transfer or mass-produced offset lithograph on textured support • Robert K. Vialls (signed lower left)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Impressionism / Nostalgic Romanticism
Medium & Technique
Mechanical print or oil on canvas depicting soft-focus impressionistic techniques with visible impasto-style brushstrokes
Creation Period
Late 20th Century (circa 1980-1995)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 16 x 20 inches; Portrait orientation
Subject Description
A young girl in a white dress standing in a tall grassy field, facing away toward a misty blue and white horizon. The composition uses high-key colors and loose brushwork to evoke a sense of movement and wind.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; showing minor signs of surface wear and potential fading due to UV exposure under non-museum glass
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150 USD
Auction Estimate
$30 - $80 USD
Provenance History
Likely purchased through a commercial gallery, furniture store, or home decor catalog during the late 20th century; private collection
Art Historical Significance
A typical example of late 20th-century decorative art designed for residential interiors, following the commercial popularity of Neo-Impressionism.
Notable Features
Features the signature of Robert K. Vialls; housed in a double-mat green and gold frame characteristic of 1990s framing styles.
Condition Issues
Visible glare from glass suggests standard glazing; potential minor surface dust and acidification of the paper matte (green) over time.
Conservation Recommendations
Upgrade to UV-protective glass and acid-free matting to prevent further color degradation; keep out of direct sunlight.