Susan Blanchard Photography Appraisal

Limited Edition Black and White Landscape Photograph by Susan Blanchard

This item is a framed black and white landscape photograph titled or depicting a tree-lined path, captured in a pictorialist or high-contrast artistic style. The composition features a central gravel or dirt path receding into a vanishing point, flanked by dense rows of tall, leafy trees and low-lying shrubs. The lighting is notably soft, suggesting dappled sunlight filtering through the canopy, creating a play of light and shadow on the ground. The print is vertical in orientation and appears to be a gelatin silver print or high-quality digital archival print on heavy-weight paper. In the lower-left corner of the white border, it is marked with an edition number, identifying it as a limited production. The lower-right corner bears a handwritten signature by the artist, 'Susan Blanchard', followed by a date, likely '86' (for 1986). The photograph is housed in a clean white mat and protected by glass within a simple frame. Physically, the piece appears well-preserved with no visible foxing, water damage, or significant fading of the ink/silver. The framing is modern and minimal, allowing the depth and texture of the foliage to remain the focal point. The craftsmanlike application of the tonal range, from deep blacks in the tree trunks to bright highlights on the path, indicates a professional level of darkroom work or digital processing. Its 1980s origin aligns with the revival of traditional landscape photography techniques.