1983 Art Print Appraisal

Framed and Signed Art Print: 'Rainswept' by Owen Williams, Dated 1983

This item is a framed art print or lithograph, primarily depicting a waterscape or natural scene under what appears to be stormy or 'rainswept' conditions. The color palette is predominantly muted blues, grays, and dark greens, suggesting an atmospheric and somewhat somber mood. The visible portion of the artwork shows a body of water with agitated surface texture, implying wind or rain, and some darker, possibly silhouetted elements in the foreground which could be reeds, branches, or other vegetation. The print is housed within a wooden frame, likely a dark stained wood, visible at the bottom and right edges of the provided image. Inside the frame, there is a mat board before the artwork itself. The most distinguishing features are the handwritten signature and date in the lower left portion of the mat or directly on the print. The signature appears to read 'Owen H. Williams' or 'Owen M. Williams', and beneath it, the date '11/9/83' is clearly visible. This indicates that the print was signed and dated on November 9, 1983. The presence of reflections on the glass covering the print suggests it is glazed, protecting the artwork. The overall condition appears good, with no obvious major damage or wear discernible from the provided images, though a full assessment would require viewing the entire piece. The frame and matting appear to be in good condition. The style is representational, capturing a moment in nature, and the signature and date add to its authenticity and potential value as a signed art print from the early 1980s.