Arnold H Wardell Appraisal

Autumn Cabin Landscape Art Print by Arnold H. Wardell

This item is a representational landscape art print, likely a lithograph or high-quality mechanical reproduction, housed within a simple black frame under protective glazing. The scene depicts a rustic two-story log cabin with a prominent stone chimney and a shake-shingle roof, set against a backdrop of misty mountains and a soft sunset or sunrise. The color palette is dominated by warm autumnal tones, including oranges, yellows, and browns, contrasted by vibrant red flora—appearing to be roses or berries—in the foreground growing along a split-rail wooden fence. The composition uses a centralized perspective with a dirt path leading the viewer into the scene toward the dwelling. The print features a printed signature in the lower-left corner identified as 'Arnold H. Wardell' along with a date, possibly in the late 20th century (late 1970s to 1990s). Regarding condition, there is a visible vertical distortion or surface crease near the top center of the print area, and the glazing shows significant reflective glare and potential smudging. The frame is a modern, minimalist black molding. The overall aesthetic is consistent with the 'American Frontier' or 'Rustic Country' style of popular decorative art.