Byron Birdsall Art Print, Alaska Federal Savings Collection (1977)

This is a scenic art print by the renowned Alaskan artist Byron Birdsall, dated 1977. The print features a classic Birdsall landscape, utilizing a stylized, almost serigraphic aesthetic with flat planes of color that characterize his mid-career work. The composition focuses on a snow-capped mountain peak looming over a serene body of water, likely a lake or a coastal inlet, with several wooden pilings or remnants of a pier reflecting in the still surface. The color palette is dominated by cool blues, crisp whites for the snow, and muted earth tones representing the forest and foreground flora. The use of negative space and reflection creates a tranquil, atmospheric quality. Physically, the piece is printed on a heavy white paper stock with generous margins. Notable markings include the printed artist signature and date 'BYRON BIRDSALL - 1977' in the lower-left corner of the image area, and a sub-caption in the lower-left margin that reads '© Alaska Federal Savings Collection.' The condition appears excellent with no visible foxing, staining, or creases, though some very minor edge wear is typical for an unframed piece of this age. The craftsmanship is high, maintaining clean lines and precise registration between the varied color layers. This piece represents a significant era in Alaskan contemporary art when commercial institutions frequently commissioned local artists for lithographic series.