Harold Altman Print Appraisal

January, Jardin du Luxembourg Artist Proof by Harold Altman

This item is a limited edition artist proof lithograph titled "January, Jardin du Luxembourg" by the renowned American artist Harold Altman (1924-2003). The artwork depicts a serene, snow-covered scene in the famous Parisian park, rendered in a sophisticated monochromatic palette of blacks, greys, and whites. Altman's signature style is evident in the intricate linework used to define the bare, snow-dusted branches of the prominent chestnut trees and the soft, stippled texture that gives the snowy ground and background foliage a luminous quality. The composition features small figures walking through the park, adding a sense of scale and quiet movement. The piece is hand-signed in pencil by the artist in the lower right margin, with the title inscribed in the center and "Artist Proof" noted in the lower left. The lithograph is housed in a professional frame behind glass with a neutral-toned mat board. The condition appears excellent with no visible foxing, staining, or fading, although there is a significant reflection on the glass surface in the photograph. Altman's work is celebrated for its technical mastery and poetical interpretation of public spaces, making this a highly collectible example of late 20th-century printmaking.