Framed Limited Edition Etching by John Gould

This is a horizontal, limited edition print, likely an etching or lithograph with hand-colored elements, created by artist John Gould. The artwork depicts an American coastal village or harbor scene in a winter or late autumn setting, characterized by sparse trees and a row of waterfront buildings. The color palette is muted, featuring soft blues in the water and sky against the monochromatic black ink of the architecture and landscape. The piece is hand-signed in pencil in the lower right margin and numbered '44/500' in the lower center, indicating a relatively large edition run. The artwork is professionally matted with a sage green top mat and a thin cream-colored inner mat, and is housed in a wood frame with a dark, textured grain finish. The composition displays a delicate, linear drawing style typical of mid-to-late 20th-century American illustrative art. The physical condition reflects some light glare on the glass, but the print itself appears well-preserved with no visible foxing, staining, or acid burn from the matting. The style suggests a colonial-inspired coastal theme common to New England or the Mid-Atlantic regions. The framing appears contemporary to the late 20th century, likely from the 1970s or 1980s, based on the material and matting color choices.