Gordon Thomson Art Appraisal

"In the Park" by Gordon Thomson

The item is a framed art print, specifically an etching or aquatint, titled "In the Park" and signed by an artist whose name appears to be "Gordon Thomson '86". The print is numbered 36/140, indicating it is part of a limited edition. The artwork depicts a park scene with a central tree, likely bare of leaves, suggesting a cold season such as winter or late autumn. The palette is dominated by rusty orange and brown tones, particularly in the background architecture and tree branches, contrasted with cool blues and greens in the foreground and possibly the sky. Several figures are visible; one person is seated on a bench to the right, and other figures are standing or walking further back in the park. Buildings with multiple windows form the backdrop, hinting at an urban setting. The print exhibits characteristic plate marks around the image area, suggesting an intaglio printing process (etching, engraving, or aquatint). The paper appears to have deckled or rough-cut edges, which is common for fine art prints. The print is housed in a simple, light brown wooden frame with a visible wood grain, and it is matted with a dark, possibly brown or grey, mat board which has some light residue or dust. The glass covering the print shows reflections, indicating it is likely standard glass rather than non-glare. The print appears to be in good overall condition with no obvious tears or significant stains visible, though the colors may have subtly faded over time, and some slight discoloration of the paper is possible given its age.