Conover Art Appraisal

Limited Edition Print 'Along the River' by Kathleen Conover

This item is a framed limited edition print titled "Along the River" by artist Kathleen Conover. The print depicts a serene landscape scene featuring multiple hot air balloons floating over a body of water, possibly a river or lake, at what appears to be dawn or dusk, indicated by the warm, soft hues of the sky and the sun low on the horizon. The primary hot air balloon in the foreground is detailed with vertical stripes, and smaller balloons are visible in the distance. The print captures a peaceful atmosphere with rolling hills or mountains in the background and lush green landmasses bordering the water, which reflects the warm light of the sky. Physically, the print is housed in a rectangular frame, likely metallic with a gold or brass finish on the outer edge, and a wide, multi-toned mat board in shades of plum, beige, and white that complements the artwork's color palette. A light green label adhered to the upper left corner of the frame indicates that it is a "Limited Edition Engrapt [likely 'Engraving' or 'Print'] 195/200" and identifies the artist as "Kathleen Conover." The edition number "195/200" is also handwritten on the bottom left corner of the print itself, suggesting a relatively small print run. The title "Along the River" is handwritten in the center bottom margin, and the artist's signature, "Kathleen Conover," is present on the bottom right. The overall condition appears to be good, with no overt signs of damage or wear visible on the print itself, though the frame and glass might have minor surface wear typical of a pre-owned item. The choice of framing and matting indicates a professional presentation, suggesting a focus on quality craftsmanship. The artistic style leans towards landscape art with an evocative, almost dreamlike quality due to the hot air balloons. The specific year of creation is not visible, but the style suggests a contemporary period, likely late 20th or early 21st century.