Printmaking Artists Appraisal

Rosemond Portrait of a Woman with Hat

This item is a color lithograph print, likely from the late 20th century, depicting a stylized portrait of a woman. The overall dimensions appear to be consistent with a standard art print size, possibly around 18x24 inches or similar, though exact measurements are not provided. The print is on paper with a slightly visible texture, and there is some yellowing or discoloration evident around the edges, suggesting age and possibly exposure to light or acidity. The primary colors used are muted blues, blush pinks, and earth tones for the woman's skin. The woman's face is rendered with soft facial features and prominent eyes, characteristic of fashion illustration or portraiture from the 1970s or 1980s. She wears a wide-brimmed hat adorned with a reddish-pink floral embellishment. Below the portrait, the rendering transitions to an abstract or minimalist representation of what appears to be a lower body or legs, specifically showing a pair of light-colored pants or jeans with belt loops, and possibly the outline of footwear. The abstraction creates an ethereal or unfinished quality. A prominent signature, 'Rosemond', is visible in the lower right corner, executed in a script font, indicating the artist's identity. The craftsmanship suggests a commercial print rather than an original drawing, given the smooth color transitions and absence of individual pencil strokes or brush marks. There are no obvious tears or significant creases, but the overall paper condition shows signs of aging, including the aforementioned discoloration and a slight unevenness or ripple in the paper, especially visible along the top and left edges.