Elizabeth Catlett Art Appraisal

Print of a Seated Girl by Elizabeth Catlett

This is a framed print depicting a young girl in a seated pose, possibly a portrait or genre scene. The print itself appears to be a black and white image or perhaps a sepia tone, within a decorative border. The border is a lighter color than the image itself and features a repeating patterned design around its perimeter. The print is housed within a simple, dark brown or reddish-brown wooden frame. The frame has a plain profile with no significant carving or ornamentation. The image is signed, and also includes text below the image, appearing to be the artist's name as well as the title of the work. The subject is a young Black girl with dark hair and a white headband, wearing a patterned dress. She is seated on a simple chair in what appears to be an interior setting with a plain wall and a window visible in the background. The print shows some signs of age, with discoloration and possibly some foxing visible on the border area. The frame appears to be in fair condition, showing some minor wear consistent with age and handling. The visible signature and title will be key for further identification.