Fruit Still Life Mezzotint by Rick Schwab

This item is an original limited edition intaglio print, specifically a mezzotint or aquatint, titled 'Fruit Still Life' by the artist Rick Schwab, dated 1990. The monochromatic artwork features a grayscale composition of various fruits, primarily bananas and citrus, rendered with rich tonal depth and soft transitions characteristic of the mezzotint process. The print is hand-signed by the artist in the lower right margin, titled in the lower center, and numbered '1/4' in the lower left, indicating a very small and exclusive edition. The work is professionally matted with a vibrant terracotta-colored mat and housed in a detailed, dark-stained wooden frame with ornamental beading or egg-and-dart carving. The printing shows excellent craftsmanship with clean plate marks and high-contrast ink-to-paper definition. The state of preservation appears good, with no visible foxing, moisture damage, or fading, though there is a slight reflection on the protective glass. The style reflects a late 20th-century approach to classical still life techniques, emphasizing texture and light through traditional printmaking methods.