Landscape with Grasses (Subject to Verification)
Original print or etching on paper • Attributed to Frans Masereel or a related artist of the Flemish/German Expressionist schools (Signature appears to read 'Fr. Mars...')
Style & Movement
Modernist Landscape / Expressionism with elements of the Etching Revival style.
Medium & Technique
Etching and drypoint on heavy-weight paper, utilizing fine linear mark-making to evoke texture and depth.
Creation Period
Late 19th to Mid-20th Century (circa 1890-1950)
Dimensions & Format
Landscape format; estimated image plate size approximately 6 x 8 inches.
Subject Description
Close-up detail of a landscape featuring tall, wild grasses and undulating ground. The composition focuses on natural textures and high-contrast tonal values.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; visible purple color cast likely due to UV/LED lighting during photography or significant chromatic aberration.
Estimated Market Value
$100 - $400 USD (Depending on definitive attribution)
Auction Estimate
$150 - $300 USD
Provenance History
Unknown; pencil signature in the lower margin suggests a hand-signed edition commonly circulated in the early-to-mid 20th century art market.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of the early 20th-century movement toward evocative, textural printmaking that prioritized emotional response over literal topographical accuracy.
Notable Features
Features a cursive pencil signature in the lower margin, characteristic of limited edition modernist prints of the period.
Condition Issues
Visible foxing/spotting in the lower right margin; minor paper yellowing; significant distortion in photo color prevents full assessment of paper tone.
Conservation Recommendations
Remount using acid-free archival materials; use UV-protective museum glass to prevent further yellowing and fading of the ink.