Janine’s Garden
Mechanical reprographic print (open edition art print) on paper • Bela Bodo
Style & Movement
Contemporary Neo-Impressionism (specifically Romantic Impressionism popularized in the late 20th century decorative market)
Medium & Technique
Offset lithography on commercial paper stock; based on an original oil painting using impasto and broken brushwork techniques
Creation Period
1989 (copyright date on print margin)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8 x 10 inches within a vertical portrait layout (displayed horizontally in the image)
Subject Description
A pastoral, romantic scene featuring a young girl in a white dress and straw hat seated among lush, flowering rose bushes and under blossoming trees. The composition emphasizes light and floral abundance, symbolizing innocence and the fleeting beauty of nature.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; showing minor age-related wear to the margins of the paper support
Estimated Market Value
$10 - $25 USD
Auction Estimate
$5 - $15 USD
Provenance History
Published by Bentley House Limited, Walnut Creek, California in 1989. This is a commercial mass-market reproduction intended for home decor.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the late 20th-century commercial boom in Romantic Impressionist decor. Bela Bodo's work was widely distributed through publishers like Bentley House to provide accessible, decorative fine art aesthetics to a broad consumer audience.
Notable Features
Includes publisher's copyright text '1989 Bentley House Limited' and identifying 'Tab No. 13860' in the margins, typical of commercial print inventory systems.
Condition Issues
Visible edge wear, slight yellowing of the paper margins, and potential fading if it has been exposed to direct UV light over the years.
Conservation Recommendations
Acid-free matting, UV-protective glass if framing, and storage in a climate-controlled environment away from humidity and direct sunlight.