Woman in Yellow at Sunset
Painting on canvas • Signed 'Dutertre' (or similar signature visible bottom right); likely a professional decorative or gallery-market artist
Style & Movement
Contemporary Impressionism / Expressionism
Medium & Technique
Oil or acrylic painting using palette knife and impasto techniques
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st Century (Modern/Contemporary)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 12 inches (exclusive of frame); vertical rectangular format
Subject Description
A stylized female figure in a long yellow dress, seen from the back, gazing at a sunset over water. The composition uses vertical color blocking with saturated oranges, blues, and purples.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; the paint surface appears vibrant with no visible cracking or loss
Estimated Market Value
$300 - $800 USD
Auction Estimate
$150 - $400 USD
Provenance History
Likely purchased from a contemporary art gallery or high-end home decor boutique; no distinct labels visible on the front
Art Historical Significance
Representative of late 20th-century decorative expressionism, focusing on color theory and silhouette to evoke mood rather than narrative detail.
Notable Features
Heavy impasto work in the lower foreground and consistent use of a palette knife for the structural elements of the figure and background.
Condition Issues
No significant issues visible; minor dust accumulation on the frame
Conservation Recommendations
Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading in the orange and yellow spectrums; maintain stable humidity.