Tom Uttech Prints Appraisal

Lynx Dance / Hodag Rock by Tom Uttech

This is a limited-edition lithograph or woodcut print titled 'Lynx Dance / Hodag Rock' by the renowned American artist Tom Uttech. The artwork features a dreamlike, mystical Northwoods landscape, a hallmark of Uttech's style, depicting a dense coniferous forest under a pale yellow sky. In the center, a large, rounded rock dominates the foreground, while a small, ethereal lynx-like creature appears to leap or float within the thicket to the right. The print is executed on a heavy, wide-margined art paper. In the lower margin, several pencil inscriptions are visible: the edition number '14/35' on the left, the title 'Lynx Dance / Hodag Rock' in the center, and the artist's signature 'T. Uttech' on the right. The color palette is earthy and atmospheric, utilizing deep browns, tans, and an pale ochre yellow for the sky. The texture suggests a relief printmaking process with intricate hatching and line work to create depth within the forest. The paper appears relatively pristine with no significant foxing or staining visible, though there is a subtle ripple along the bottom edge, possibly from handling or atmospheric moisture. The craftsmanship reflects Uttech's commitment to portraying the spiritual essence of the wilderness, consistent with late 20th-century or early 21st-century American landscape art.