Groundhog Day
Fine art print (likely a lithograph or collotype) • Andrew Wyeth (After)
Style & Movement
American Realism
Medium & Technique
Color-separated print on heavy paper; original was tempera on panel. The technique replicates Wyeth's drybrush and stippling details.
Creation Period
Original painting dated 1959; this print likely mid-to-late 20th century (c. 1960s-1980s).
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 24 inches for the image; square format presented within a rectangular frame and matting.
Subject Description
An interior view showing a set table with a plate, knife, and cup against a wallpapered wall, looking through a window at a post and logs in a dormant landscape. It represents themes of isolation and domestic simplicity.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; visible reflections suggest it is behind glass, which has protected the surface, but there appears to be slight tonal shifting typical of aged prints.
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $400 (USD)
Auction Estimate
$100 - $300 (USD)
Provenance History
Likely a decorative commercial acquisition from a gallery or museum shop; no specific secondary market labels are visible from the front.
Art Historical Significance
Based on one of Wyeth's most famous works, symbolizing his mastery of 'limited' palette and the capturing of quiet, haunting moments in rural Pennsylvania life.
Notable Features
The composition is noted for its high horizon line and the stark, surgical precision of the solitary table setting in contrast to the rugged logs outside.
Condition Issues
Slight fading of the warmer yellow and red pigments due to light exposure; potential acid burning from the non-archival mat board borders.
Conservation Recommendations
Check for acid-free matting; if not present, replace with archival materials to prevent 'mat burn'. Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent further fading.