Alpine Lake with Jagged Peaks
Painting on canvas • Unknown amateur or commercial artist; decorative furniture store style
Style & Movement
Regionalist Landscape / Decorative Realism
Medium & Technique
Oil on canvas; wet-on-wet technique with palette knife highlights and fan brush foliage
Creation Period
Mid to late 20th Century (circa 1960-1980)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 36 inches; horizontal landscape format
Subject Description
A scenic mountain landscape featuring a central lake reflecting hazy, jagged peaks. The composition includes tall evergreen trees in the foreground and figures on the right bank, emphasizing the scale of the wilderness.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair; visible surface grime and yellowed varnish consistent with residential display
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150 USD
Auction Estimate
$30 - $100 USD
Provenance History
Unknown; likely a retail purchase for domestic interior decoration
Art Historical Significance
Low; it represents a popular genre of mid-century decorative art intended for mass-market home decor rather than gallery exhibition.
Notable Features
The use of atmospheric perspective to create depth in the mountains and the heavy, carved wooden frame characteristic of the 1970s.
Condition Issues
Yellowing of the protective varnish layer, possible surface abrasions, and dust accumulation.
Conservation Recommendations
Surface cleaning and potentially a light varnish removal to restore color clarity; keep away from direct sunlight.