Keith Mallett Art Appraisal

"Grandma and Me" Art Print by Keith Mallett

This is a framed art print titled 'Grandma and Me' by contemporary artist Keith Mallett. The scene depicts an elderly woman, likely the grandmother, sitting in a wooden chair indoors, reading or working on a lap project, while a young girl in a coral-colored sleeveless top and shorts stands beside her, touching her hair. The print features a warm, muted palette of browns, lavenders, and earthy tones, typical of Mallett's figurative style which often explores themes of family and African American heritage. The artwork is presented with a wide white matte that includes the title 'Grandma and Me' centered at the bottom in a cursive script. It is encased in a decorative gold-toned wooden frame that features a beaded inner border. The frame appears to have a distressed or antiqued finish with some darker patina in the recessed areas. The construction suggests late 20th to early 21st-century production. Visible condition is good with no apparent fading or moisture damage to the print, though there is a noticeable circular glare on the glass from the camera flash. The matting appears clean, and the frame shows minor wear consistent with residential display. While this appears to be an open-edition lithographic print rather than an original painting, the quality of Mallett's compositions makes this a popular decorative piece.