Lighthouse at Sunset with Gulls
Painting on canvas board or small stretched canvas • Unidentified amateur artist; likely a hobbyist or student work
Style & Movement
Contemporary Folk Art / Hobbyist Realism
Medium & Technique
Acrylic on canvas; techniques include flat color blocking for silhouettes, dry-brushing for water reflections, and scumbling for the clouds
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st Century (Modern)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8x8 or 10x10 inches; square format
Subject Description
A coastal landscape featuring the silhouette of a lighthouse on a rocky cliff to the left. A large central sun sits on the horizon line, casting a yellow-green reflection on the water. Six seagulls in various stages of flight are Silhouetted against an orange sky with patchy white and yellow clouds.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; the paint layer appears stable, though there is visible canvas texture through the thin pigment application
Estimated Market Value
$20 - $50 USD
Auction Estimate
$10 - $30 USD
Provenance History
Unknown; likely a private creation or estate find with no formal exhibition history
Art Historical Significance
Low; this is a decorative piece demonstrating foundational painting techniques rather than a work of significant historical or cultural impact
Notable Features
The use of a vibrant, non-traditional yellow-green for the water reflection and the highly geometric, patterned rendering of the lighthouse lantern room on the lighthouse.
Condition Issues
None visible in the image, though the edges may show slight wear if not framed
Conservation Recommendations
Keep out of direct sunlight to prevent acrylic fading; simple framing would provide structural support