Thomas Presbyterian Church
Mass-produced offset lithograph or decorative print on paper • RuthAnn Hoover
Style & Movement
American Realism / Regionalist Illustration
Medium & Technique
Offset lithography (mechanical printing) simulating a watercolor or tempera original
Creation Period
Late 20th Century (circa 1970-1990)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 18x24 inches (image size); horizontal landscape format
Subject Description
A rural landscape featuring the Thomas Presbyterian Church building under a winter sky. The composition includes a prominent stone wall, bare trees, and a wooden picket fence, rendered in a muted blue and grey palette to suggest cold or dawn/dusk light.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; visible mild fading typical of decorative prints from this era
Estimated Market Value
$25 - $75 USD
Auction Estimate
$10 - $50 USD
Provenance History
Likely purchased through a local gallery or regional gift shop; secondary market sale via AuctionZip
Art Historical Significance
Local/Regional interest piece documenting specific architecture; carries decorative value rather than significant collectors' weight in the fine art canon.
Notable Features
Title and artist name printed in the bottom margin; typical of commercially distributed commemorative or regional interest prints.
Condition Issues
Mild UV-induced color fading; potential acidic matting issues (toning) if original housing was not archival.
Conservation Recommendations
Display away from direct sunlight; consider reframing with UV-protective glass and acid-free matting to prevent further deterioration.