The Japanese Bridge at Giverny (after Monet)
Limited edition print (lithograph or serigraph) on paper • Claude Cambour
Style & Movement
Contemporary Impressionism / Neo-Impressionism
Medium & Technique
Color lithography or serigraph print; employs a dapple-stroke technique to mimic Impressionist oil painting textures.
Creation Period
Late 20th century (c. 1980-1995)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 30 inches; landscape format.
Subject Description
A landscape depicting Claude Monet's water garden at Giverny. The composition features the iconic green Japanese footbridge over a pond filled with water lilies, framed by weeping willow branches and lush summer foliage.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good; the print appears flat and color saturated, though there is a prominent light reflection in the center of the image from the photography.
Estimated Market Value
$200 - $500 USD
Auction Estimate
$100 - $250 USD
Provenance History
Numbered '541/1450' in the lower left and signed 'Claude Cambour' in the lower right. Likely acquired via a commercial gallery or art cruise auction.
Art Historical Significance
Cambour is known for his modern interpretations of Giverny and French landscapes, contributing to the late 20th-century revival of Impressionist aesthetics for the commercial art market.
Notable Features
Hand-signed by the artist in pencil; includes a high-edition number (1450) and a decorative gold-leaf style composite frame.
Condition Issues
None visible in print; frame shows minor age-related wear. Reflection on glazing obscures central detail in the provided photograph.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep out of direct sunlight to prevent UV fading of the pigments. Use acid-free matting if reframed.