Lakeside Sunset
Painting on canvas • C. Green (signed lower right)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Impressionism / Representational Landscape
Medium & Technique
Oil or acrylic on canvas, utilizing impasto for textured clouds and blending for the atmospheric sky gradient.
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century (Contemporary)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 30 inches; landscape format
Subject Description
A vibrant sunset over a tranquil body of water, featuring a dark silhouettes of hills in the mid-ground. The sky is filled with expressive, fiery clouds in orange, purple, and gold, reflecting intensely on the water's surface in the foreground.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; the painting appears well-preserved with vibrant pigments and no visible structural damage.
Estimated Market Value
$300 - $800
Auction Estimate
$200 - $500
Provenance History
Likely acquired from a local gallery or directly from the artist; signature 'C. Green' suggests a regional contemporary artist.
Art Historical Significance
A local or regional contemporary landscape demonstrating a mastery of light and color, following in the tradition of 19th-century atmospheric landscape painters adapted for a modern decorative aesthetic.
Notable Features
Bold signature 'C. Green' in the lower right corner; high-contrast composition between the dark landmass and the luminous sky and water.
Condition Issues
None visible from the image; minor surface dust may be present.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading; professional dusting with a soft brush; maintain stable humidity.