Floral Landscape
Print on paper • Frank Roth (Contemporary American)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Romanticism / Photorealist influence
Medium & Technique
Lithograph or high-quality offset lithography with stippled texture and photographic elements
Creation Period
Late 20th century, circa 1980-1995
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 30 inches, horizontal landscape orientation
Subject Description
A lush foreground of deep red and pink roses against a misty mountain backdrop with a lone tree to the right. The composition combines elements of botanical illustration with scenic landscape, featuring a hazy, atmospheric quality in the midground.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good - preserved under glass with minor matting discoloration
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $350 USD
Auction Estimate
$100 - $200 USD
Provenance History
Private collection; typical of the commercial art market and limited edition prints sold through galleries in the late 20th century.
Art Historical Significance
Frank Roth is known for his technical precision and ability to blend disparate natural elements into a singular, dreamlike vision. This work represents the intersection of commercial printmaking and fine art botanicals popular in the late 1980s.
Notable Features
Signed and numbered in pencil in the lower margin; features a distinct stippled technique that blends photographic reality with painterly texture.
Condition Issues
Slight yellowing of the paper matting near the frame edge; possible light fading of the red pigments depending on UV exposure history.
Conservation Recommendations
Ensure the work is mounted with acid-free materials; keep out of direct sunlight to prevent further fading of the organic red pigments.
Collector Notes
Roth