Going To Church Appraisal

Framed Print: Ann Mount's 'Going to Church'

This appears to be a framed art print by the artist Ann Mount, titled 'Going to Church,' depicting a serene rural scene. The print itself showcases a white, clapboard country church with a bell tower, nestled amidst a grassy field with subtle floral details and distant trees under a hazy blue sky. In the foreground, several figures, likely a family, are shown walking along a dirt path towards the church. Two adult women, dressed in what appear to be simple, light-colored dresses and bonnets, are accompanied by two children; one child in a light pink dress and another smaller child. The overall color palette is soft, featuring muted greens, blues, and browns, with pops of light pink and white. The print is housed under glass within a multi-layered frame. The innermost layer is a narrow gold-toned fillet, followed by a wide olive-green matboard, which in turn is bordered by another narrow gold-toned fillet. The outermost frame is a substantial wooden structure, approximately 2 inches wide, with a decorative, possibly carved or molded, pattern and a distressed gold and brown finish, giving it an antique or rustic appearance. The frame exhibits some minor wear consistent with age, such as slight scuffing or loss of finish, particularly visible on the outer edges and corners. The print itself appears to be in good condition, with no obvious signs of damage, fading, or foxing visible through the glass. The presence of the name 'Ann Mount' provided as additional context strongly suggests this is a fine art print by the specific artist. The style is illustrative and sentimental, characteristic of regional American art or folk art influences, likely from the late 20th century.