Mountain Study (1)
Limited edition print on paper/canvas, likely a giclée, professionally framed. • Richard Howard
Style & Movement
Contemporary Romanticism / Commercial Landscape Art
Medium & Technique
Giclée print with high-gloss finish or glass protection, based on an original featuring wet-on-wet oil styling and atmospheric blending.
Creation Period
2021
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 20x20 inches (framed), square format.
Subject Description
A nocturnal mountain landscape featuring a central snow-capped peak under a dramatic sky with pink and white celestial or aurora-like light effects, mirrored in a still body of water in the foreground.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; the piece appears to be in its original gallery framing with no visible defects or UV damage.
Estimated Market Value
$300 - $600 USD
Auction Estimate
$150 - $400 USD
Provenance History
Originally sold through commercial art galleries (e.g., Art Brokerage); includes a signature and edition number (appears to be 18/150).
Art Historical Significance
Representative of 21st-century decorative landscape art that merges traditional wilderness motifs with modern, high-contrast digital-era aesthetics.
Notable Features
Hand-signed by the artist in white ink; numbered edition 18/150; distinctive high-gloss lacquered 'stepped' black frame.
Condition Issues
None visible; minor dust or micro-scratches on the high-gloss black frame might be present upon close inspection.
Conservation Recommendations
Display away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the print dyes; use a microfiber cloth for the frame.