Master Bedroom
Limited edition print / Offset lithograph on paper • Andrew Wyeth (American, 1917-2009)
Style & Movement
American Realism
Medium & Technique
Originally executed in watercolor and drybrush; Reproduced as a print using lithographic offset printing
Creation Period
Original created in 1965; Print likely published between 1970 and 1990
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 20 x 30 inches; Landscape orientation
Subject Description
The scene depicts the artist's dog, Nell, sleeping on a bed under a window in an attic-like room. The composition is characterized by its sparse, monochromatic palette and the play of soft light filtering through the window, creating a quiet, melancholic atmosphere typical of Wyeth's domestic interiors.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good (visible reflection suggests glass protection, though slight fading may be present)
Estimated Market Value
$100 - $300 (standard decorative print value)
Auction Estimate
$50 - $150
Provenance History
Likely acquired via secondary market or gallery; widely distributed through museums like the Brandywine River Museum of Art
Art Historical Significance
A quintessential example of Andrew Wyeth’s ability to imbue everyday domestic scenes with a sense of isolation and quietude. The original is a significant work in his oeuvre showing mastery of drybrush watercolor.
Notable Features
Includes the distinctive fringed bedspread and the silhouette of a ceiling fan, which provides a vertical anchor to the horizontal composition.
Condition Issues
Possible light-strike yellowing on the matting and minor fading of the inks due to long-term exposure to ambient light.
Conservation Recommendations
Recommend replacing the glass with UV-protective acrylic or glass and ensuring acid-free matting if not already present.