Peaceful Village by the Lake with Swans
Framed print or offset lithograph on paper • Signed 'Andres Orpinas' (Chilean-American artist, born 1938)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Romantic Realism / Decorative Landscape
Medium & Technique
Print reproduction (likely offset lithography) reproducing an original painting executed in oil or acrylic using soft blending and luminous glazing techniques
Creation Period
Late 20th century (circa 1970s - 1990s)
Dimensions & Format
Medium vertical format; approximately 24 x 20 inches including the matting and wood frame
Subject Description
A tranquil rural landscape featuring a white church with a steeple and rustic houses nestled along the edge of a calm lake or river. In the foreground, a graceful white swan and several ducklings swim in the water, reflecting the soft, misty morning or sunset light. Delicate foliage with autumnal tones frames the left side.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good condition. The print appears well-preserved behind glass with clean matting and minimal fading, though uninspected outside of the frame.
Estimated Market Value
50 USD - 150 USD
Auction Estimate
30 USD - 80 USD
Provenance History
Commercial art market distribution, likely acquired through a framing gallery or furniture store retail outlet in the late 20th century
Art Historical Significance
Representative of popular commercial decorative art from the late 20th century, capturing the sentimental pastoral themes favored in mass-market prints and home decor during that era
Notable Features
Features a clear artist signature in the lower right corner ('Andres Orpinas') and is professionally presented with a fabric-textured double mat and a simple wooden frame
Condition Issues
Potential minor acidification of the paper over time behind the mat, standard for mass-market prints of this era, though no severe tears or losses are visibly apparent
Conservation Recommendations
Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the colored inks; maintain stable indoor humidity levels and standard UV-filtering glass if re-framing