Garden Path by the Stream
Limited edition fine art print or lithograph on paper • Manner of French Post-Impressionism, reminiscent of artists like Guy Buffet or similar decorative landscape printmakers
Style & Movement
Decorative Post-Impressionism
Medium & Technique
Color lithography or serigraphy with vibrant pigmented inks on heavy wove paper
Creation Period
Late 20th century, circa 1970s - 1990s
Dimensions & Format
Square format, approximately 30 x 30 inches for the image area within matting and ornate gold frame
Subject Description
A lush, vibrant garden scene depicting a tranquil stream or path winding through densely planted flower beds, with bright red, yellow, blue, and purple blooms. A solitary female figure stands beside the path under the shade of towering trees, creating a peaceful and idyllic narrative.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good. The print appears well-preserved under glass with crisp ink application and clean white matting.
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $300
Auction Estimate
$100 - $200
Provenance History
Acquired through standard retail art galleries or decorative home furnishing channels, typical of late 20th-century framed print editions.
Art Historical Significance
Serves as an example of accessible, decorative fine art prints designed to evoke the aesthetic charm of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist garden landscapes for domestic interiors.
Notable Features
Housed in an ornate, heavily textured gilded frame with decorative scrolling motifs and a wide white archival mat featuring a visible pencil signature in the lower right margin.
Condition Issues
None readily apparent from visual inspection; minor surface glare from protective glass.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep away from direct, prolonged sunlight to prevent fading of the colored inks. Ensure stable indoor humidity levels.