D Hausen Print Appraisal

Framed Print by D. Hausen, 1979

This item is a framed print, likely an etching or lithograph, signed by 'D. Hausen' and dated '1979-2'. The print itself appears to feature abstract or textural elements, dominated by shades of brown and reddish-brown, with lighter flecks and spatters suggesting a distressed or organic surface. The visible artwork is obscured by numerous specks and larger smudges on the protective glass, which is itself reflective, showing ambient light sources and possibly reflections from the room. These spots on the glass create a dirty and impaired view of the artwork beneath. The print is presented within a multi-layered matting system. The innermost mat is a thin, dark reddish-brown line, followed by a wider, off-white or light cream mat. Below this, there is another wider mat in a muted, textured gray-green color, possibly linen or a similar fabric-textured paper. The outermost element is a metallic frame, which appears to be a thin silver or brushed aluminum, showing some reflections along its edge. The signature 'D. Hausen' and the date '1979-2' are handwritten in pencil on the lower right of the off-white mat, indicating an original signature rather than a printed one. The overall condition, particularly the dirty glass, significantly detracts from the presentation and appreciation of the artwork. The precise subject matter of the print is difficult to ascertain due to the poor visibility. The style suggests a mid to late 20th-century aesthetic, consistent with the 1979 date.