Woman with Dog at a Lake Side
Print or Drawing on paper, likely a serigraph or high-quality illustration print. • Signed 'P. Miller' (lower right). Attributed to a commercial artist or illustrator active in the 1970s graphic arts movement.
Style & Movement
Art Nouveau Revival / Psychedelic Illustration influence; characterized by curvilinear lines, flattened perspective, and decorative organic forms.
Medium & Technique
Ink-based graphic art with flat color fields and linear line work. Employs stylized, high-contrast black and white composition reminiscent of late Art Nouveau/Deco illustration.
Creation Period
Circa 1970s based on the signature date ('71 or '74 visible bottom right) and the neo-Victorian/Art Nouveau revival style popular during that decade.
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 18 x 24 inches; Landscape format.
Subject Description
A woman in 19th-century attire (corseted bodice, wide brimmed hat) reclines on a riverbank or lake shore. She is accompanied by a greyhound or sighthound. The background features cattails (bulrushes), water lilies, and overhanging tree branches.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good. The paper appears relatively bright, though there is potential for light yellowing or acid burn from the original matting.
Estimated Market Value
$100 - $300 USD
Auction Estimate
$75 - $150 USD
Provenance History
Unknown; likely acquired through retail or gallery sale in the mid-to-late 20th century. No visible gallery labels through the glass.
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of the 1970s fascination with Belle Époque aesthetics. It reflects the period's trend of blending Victorian romanticism with modern graphic design techniques popularized by poster artists of the era.
Notable Features
Distinctive thin line-work contrasted with solid black fields; the artist's signature 'P. Miller' followed by a date in the lower right corner is the primary identifying feature.
Condition Issues
Visible reflection in glass suggests the piece is framed under standard glass. Possible slight waviness in paper; potential for light-fading if exposed to direct sunlight over time.
Conservation Recommendations
Recommend re-framing with acid-free archival matting and UV-protective glazing to prevent further yellowing or ink degradation.
Collector Notes
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