Frank Howell Matrix Colored Lithograph 710 Appraisal

Frank Howell 'Matrix' Colored Lithograph, 7/10

This is a large-format colored lithograph titled 'Matrix' by the renowned American artist Frank Howell (1937–1997), a central figure in the Southwest art movement. The piece depicts a characteristically ethereal and layered composition featuring an indigenous figure emerging through a dense thicket of green foliage. The figure is rendered with Howell's signature attention to fine, hair-like lines and a monochromatic, aged-skin texture, contrasting with the rich earth tones and deep greens of the surrounding nature. The artwork is printed on high-quality heavy paper and is housed in a professional wood frame with a narrow profile. As a colored lithograph, it showcases a complex layering of pigments that simulate a painterly quality. This specific print is identified as number 7 from a very limited edition of only 10, significantly increasing its rarity compared to his more common editions of hundreds. The condition appears stable with no visible foxing, tearing, or significant fading, though it is currently displayed under glass which reflects overhead lighting in the photograph. The style is late 20th-century Contemporary Native American-inspired surrealism, characterized by its dreamlike atmosphere and technical precision in line work.