Twilight Voyage (from the Voyageur series)
Limited edition print on paper • Attributed to Greg Perillo or a similar artist specializing in North American frontier/voyageur realism
Style & Movement
Contemporary Narrative Realism / Western American Art
Medium & Technique
Lithograph or giclée process on archival paper, based on an original oil painting
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century (c. 1990-2010)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 30 inches (including frame), landscape format
Subject Description
The composition depicts two fur traders (voyageurs) and a huskie dog in a birch bark canoe on a calm lake at twilight. The men are wearing period-specific attire, including red sashes (ceintures fléchées). The mirror-like reflection in the water creates a symmetrical focal point against a dark, forested background.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good/Very Good; the print appears flat and color saturation is stable, though it is displayed under reflective glass which may allow for light-induced fading over time.
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $400 USD
Auction Estimate
$75 - $250 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired via a commercial gallery or specialized Western art retailer; contains a limited edition number (72/xxx visible) and a circular embossed publisher's seal in the lower left corner.
Art Historical Significance
A contemporary tribute to the Fur Trade era of North American history, following in the tradition of 19th-century painters like Frances Anne Hopkins and Cornelius Krieghoff, focusing on the romanticized ruggedness of the wilderness experience.
Notable Features
Features a distinct embossed security/authenticity seal in the lower left margin and a hand-written limited edition fraction (72/...), indicating it is part of a restricted production run.
Condition Issues
Possible minor light bleaching from non-UV glass; slight frame abrasions; potential acid burn from non-archival matting if original to the framing.
Conservation Recommendations
Upgrade to UV-protective museum glass to prevent fading; ensure the use of acid-free matting and backing to prevent paper yellowing; avoid hanging in direct sunlight.