Footprints
Limited edition fine art print on paper • Ben Doolittle
Style & Movement
Wildlife Art / Trompe l'oeil / Contemporary Realism
Medium & Technique
Color offset lithograph print with pencil signature and numbering
Creation Period
Late 20th century, dated 1988
Dimensions & Format
Square image format within a rectangular double-matted frame, approximate image size 9 by 9 inches
Subject Description
A clever optical illusion composition featuring a chipmunk looking out from a hole in the ground that is actually inside a massive human-like footprint in the dirt, accompanied by a secondary sketch below showing a grizzly bear walking away.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent condition overall, clean paper with vibrant colors and clear signatures under glass
Estimated Market Value
USD 300 to USD 500
Auction Estimate
USD 200 to USD 400
Provenance History
Acquired through standard art market channels from the publisher The Greenwich Workshop, typical of secondary market collector ownership
Art Historical Significance
Representative of Ben Doolittle's signature camouflage and optical illusion wildlife art style, highly popular among collectors of late 20th-century American wildlife prints
Notable Features
Includes artist signature, print number edition marking, copyright notice, and embossed publisher stamp from The Greenwich Workshop in the margin
Condition Issues
None readily apparent, protected behind glass in a custom frame
Conservation Recommendations
Maintain in stable indoor environment away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the paper and inks