Mountain Landscape with Evergreen and River
Drawing on paper • Undetermined; Likely a student or amateur artist
Style & Movement
Contemporary Folk Art / Naïve Art
Medium & Technique
Felt-tip marker and ink on light cream paper; technique involves layered hatching and broad filling strokes with visible marker overlapping.
Creation Period
Late 20th to Early 21st Century (Modern/Contemporary)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8.5 x 11 inches; Portrait format
Subject Description
A vertical landscape composition featuring a prominent evergreen tree in the left foreground, a winding river or lake, and a large brown mountain peak in the background under stylized green-outlined clouds.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; Overall intact but showing slight paper curling and light ink fading characteristic of dye-based markers.
Estimated Market Value
$20 - $50 USD
Auction Estimate
$10 - $30 USD
Provenance History
Unknown; Private collection
Art Historical Significance
Low art historical significance; typical of personal hobbyist work or art classroom exercises focused on landscape composition and color theory.
Notable Features
Distinctive use of green ink to outline clouds rather than sky; rhythmic, repetitive strokes used to simulate texture in the grass and mountain side.
Condition Issues
Visible ink overlapping, potential color fading if exposed to UV light, slight horizontal warping of the paper support.
Conservation Recommendations
Store in acid-free conditions; frame behind UV-protective glass to prevent marker fading; avoid direct sunlight.