Coastal Horizons
Painting on stretched canvas, portrait format • Attributed to Ruth Baden
Style & Movement
Contemporary Abstract Art
Medium & Technique
Acrylic paint applied using fluid pour techniques, heavy dripping, and layered horizontal bands
Creation Period
Dated 2016
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 24 x 36 inches, vertical rectangular format
Subject Description
An abstract landscape composition featuring layered horizontal strata of blues, grays, black, turquoise, and sandy neutrals, evoking the natural elements of sky, sea, and shore through gestural pours.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good, stable with visible surface cracking in thicker paint layers due to rapid drying of heavy body acrylics
Estimated Market Value
100 - 300 USD
Auction Estimate
50 - 150 USD
Provenance History
Directly inscribed 'Ruth Baden 2016' on verso; likely acquired from the artist's studio or a local amateur exhibition
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of contemporary amateur abstract expressionism, reflecting popular fluid art techniques utilized by independent modern makers
Notable Features
Distinctive thick impasto drips flowing over the top edge and signature inscription on the verso
Condition Issues
CRAQUELURE and shrinkage cracking present in the thick, heavy paint applications resulting from improper drying times or lack of medium extender
Conservation Recommendations
Keep in a stable environment with controlled humidity and temperature; optional application of a protective UV-resistant varnish layer
Collector Notes
Ruth Baden 2016 on verso