Nocturnal Landscape with Moon and Waterfall
Painting on canvas • Contemporary artist; signed 'Caltana' (or similar script) in lower right
Style & Movement
Contemporary Expressionism / Abstract Landscape
Medium & Technique
Mixed media or oil and acrylic with heavy impasto, sgraffito, and textured additive agents (likely sand or modeling paste)
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century (circa 1980-2010)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 36 x 24 inches; Vertical Portrait format
Subject Description
An atmospheric night scene featuring a stylized full moon casting light over a snowy or rocky mountain ridge. Below, a vertical white streak suggests a waterfall or moonlight reflection, flanked by vibrant yellow and ochre passages suggesting autumn foliage or volcanic activity against a dark, textured ground.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; stable paint layer with intentional distressing
Estimated Market Value
USD 400 - USD 1,200
Auction Estimate
USD 300 - USD 800
Provenance History
Likely acquired via a contemporary art gallery or private estate; no visible exhibition labels on front
Art Historical Significance
A decorative example of late-modern textural abstraction that focuses on the tactile quality of the surface to evoke elemental nature
Notable Features
Highly tactile 3D surface quality with complex layering of dark earth tones against luminous highlights; distinctive white script signature in the lower right corner
Condition Issues
Minor edge wear consistent with handling; heavy texture is prone to dust accumulation in crevices; possible slight scuffing in the dark upper-left quadrant
Conservation Recommendations
Light surface dusting with a soft natural hair brush; professional framing with a float frame to protect edges; display away from direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading