Julian Walbridge Rix Tonalist Landscape Print or Original

This item is a panoramic landscape work attributed to Julian Walbridge Rix (1850-1903), a prominent American artist associated with the Tonalist school and the Barbizon influence in California. The composition features a serene wilderness scene, likely a riverbank or wooded marshland, rendered in a muted, monochromatic, or sepia-toned palette typical of late 19th-century Tonalism. The artwork displays a vertical, narrow aspect ratio, showcasing tall, skeletal trees against a soft, atmospheric sky and a reflective water surface. The craftsmanship highlights Rix's characteristic use of shadow and light to create a moody, poetic environment. The piece is hand-signed 'Julian Rix' in the lower margin. It is currently housed in a simple white matboard, separate from its original frame which appears nearby. The paper shows signs of age-related toning and potential light foxing or staining consistent with a late 19th or early 20th-century origin. The condition suggests it has been stored outside of a protective frame for some time, with visible dust and debris on the mounting. Such works often used etching, photogravure, or watercolor techniques to achieve their soft, hazy aesthetic.