Spring Morning by Steve Barton (Artist's Proof)

This item is a framed artist's proof print titled 'Spring Morning' by the artist Steve Barton. The subject matter depicts a young blonde girl in an impressionistic style, wearing a light blue eyelet dress with a pink ribbon belt, holding a single pink tulip. She stands amidst blooming cherry blossom trees and lush green grass. The artwork is characterized by bold, impasto-like brushstrokes and a soft pastel color palette dominated by pinks, blues, and whites. As an Artist's Proof (marked 'Artist Proof' in the lower left margin), this print is part of a limited run intended for the artist's personal use or quality control, often carrying a higher value than standard edition prints. It features a handwritten title in the center and a signature in the lower right. The piece is professionally presented in a double-matting with a pink inner border and a white outer border, housed within a gilded gold wood frame. The visible condition appears excellent, with no apparent foxing or fading, though the frame shows minor shelf wear. The style suggests a late 20th or early 21st-century production, typical of Barton's 'Wavy' coastal and floral aesthetic.