Tondo Landscape with Cherry Blossom and Sun
Painting on support (likely board or thick paper) • Signed 'Stapka 25' (contemporary emerging or student artist)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Folk Art / Illustrative Naive Art
Medium & Technique
Acrylic paint applied with brush and sponge techniques; featuring impasto-like texture on the tree foliage and flat application in the black background
Creation Period
2023-2025 (indicated by date '25' in signature)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 12x16 inches; Portrait-oriented rectangle with a circular tondo composition
Subject Description
A serene tondo landscape featuring a large pink cherry blossom tree on the left foreground, overlooking a river that splits two green banks. The background shows dark mountains beneath a bright yellow setting sun and a blue-tinged sky with black V-shaped birds.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; the paint appears fresh with vibrant pigment and no visible signs of aging, cracking, or light damage
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $200 USD
Auction Estimate
$30 - $100 USD
Provenance History
Acquired directly from the artist; likely a private contemporary collection or family piece
Art Historical Significance
A contemporary example of hobbyist or student work exploring the Tondo (circular) format popularized during the Renaissance, combined with modern aesthetic influences from Japanese Ukiyo-e and Bob Ross-style landscape techniques.
Notable Features
Distinctive black 'masking' border that creates a peephole effect; stylized, textured application of pink paint to simulate cherry blossoms
Condition Issues
None visible; slight unevenness in the black border paint where it meets the circular edge of the scene
Conservation Recommendations
Should be framed under UV-protective glass to prevent pigment fading; avoid hanging in direct sunlight or high-humidity areas