Abstract Landscape (Sunset or Coastal Storm)
Original painting on canvas (likely panel-mounted) • K. K. Khammoura (based on the signature in the lower right corner)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Abstract Expressionism with elements of Lyrical Abstraction and Neo-Romanticism.
Medium & Technique
Oil or heavy-body acrylic paint; executed using impasto, wet-on-wet (alla prima), and palette knife techniques with significant gestural brushwork.
Creation Period
Dated 2003 (as per the lower right inscription '032-03')
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 60 x 90 cm (24 x 36 inches); horizontal landscape format.
Subject Description
A non-representational or semi-abstract landscape depicting a volatile atmosphere. The composition features a horizontal division suggesting a shoreline or sea in the foreground (cool blues/whites) and a tumultuous sky filled with fiery oranges, yellows, and dark brooding blues. The work utilizes light and color to evoke a sense of elemental movement and natural power.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent/Very Good; the paint layer appears stable with vibrant pigment retention.
Estimated Market Value
$1,500 - $3,500 USD (Based on regional contemporary art market for established professional abstract artists).
Auction Estimate
$1,000 - $2,500 USD
Provenance History
Likely private collection; the alphanumeric code '032-03' suggests a studio inventory system or a registry for a specific exhibition series.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of the late 20th and early 21st-century trend of 'Atmospheric Abstraction,' where the artist bridges the gap between traditional landscape painting (reminiscent of J.M.W. Turner) and modern expressive brushwork. It demonstrates a high level of technical mastery over surface texture and color blending.
Notable Features
Signature and date in the lower right corner ('K.K. Khammoura 032-03'); extreme impasto texture where the paint rises off the surface to create 3D shadows; sophisticated use of complementary color contrast between the fiery center and the deep indigo periphery.
Condition Issues
No visible cracking (craquelure), delamination, or yellowing of varnish. Texture is sharp, suggesting the work has been kept in a climate-controlled environment.
Conservation Recommendations
Maintain in a stable environment with 45-55% humidity; utilize UV-protective glazing if framed to prevent pigment degradation; periodic dusting with a soft anti-static brush.