Stormy Day Engraving Appraisal

Framed Limited Edition Engraving 'Stormy Day'

This item is a framed limited edition engraving titled 'Stormy Day', featuring a mountainous landscape with a dramatic, cloud-filled sky. The engraving itself is executed in monochrome, likely black ink on off-white paper, demonstrating fine detail and intricate cross-hatching to convey texture and atmospheric conditions, particularly in the tumultuous clouds and rugged terrain. In the mid-ground, a small building, possibly a church or house, is visible, surrounded by dense trees, with larger mountains fading into the background. The print is numbered '17/50', indicating it is the seventeenth impression from a total edition of fifty. Below the image, the title 'STORMY DAY' is clearly printed, and to the right, a signature, possibly 'F. Rowan' or similar, is present, indicating the artist. The print is housed within a light-colored mat, which shows some visible discoloration and possible foxing or staining, particularly in the lower right quadrant and along the edges, suggesting age or exposure to moisture. This mat is enclosed in a dark brown wooden frame with a decorative, possibly carved or molded, edge detailing, giving it a classic and somewhat ornate appearance. The frame exhibits minor wear consistent with age and handling. The overall aesthetic suggests a piece from the mid-20th century or earlier, given the style of engraving and framing. The craftsmanship of the engraving itself appears to be of high quality, with meticulous line work and careful composition.