Signed and Numbered Limited Edition Lithograph by Jean-Pierre Gautier

This is a matted and framed limited edition lithograph by the French artist Jean-Pierre Gautier. The artwork depicts a rural, rustic farmstead featuring a large white building with a dark roof and an arched entrance, surrounded by expressionistic foliage in shades of teal, blue, and brown. The color palette is earthy and subdued, with a hazy, textured quality characteristic of Gautier's style. The piece is hand-signed in pencil in the lower right margin and bears a fractional edition number in the lower left, appearing to be 213/275. It is professionally housed in a large, dark green textured frame that complements the cool tones of the trees. The matting is a neutral cream with a thin teal inner liner that echoes the artwork's colors. The condition appears to be very good with no visible foxing, tearing, or discoloration to the paper itself. The frame shows minor signs of handling but remains structurally sound. The work likely dates to the late 20th century, representing a classic example of modern French landscape printmaking. The craftsmanship is high, utilizing multi-layered ink applications to create a sense of depth and atmospheric perspective, a hallmark of quality lithography.