“Horizons VII” by William Omurcada (b. 1947), 1984 hand-pulled serigraph on paper, signed & numbered 205/400, 26×40 inches
Vintage William Omurcada “Horizons VII” serigraph – layered mountain landscape rendered in atmospheric color bands, hand-pulled limited edition print signed and numbered 205/400, a refined example of American modern landscape serigraphy.
Artwork Description
“Horizons VII” is a contemplative panoramic serigraph depicting successive mountain ranges receding into a luminous sky. Omurcada builds depth through meticulously layered color fields, transitioning from deep shadowed foregrounds to softened midtones and pale, atmospheric distances. The abstracted contours of the mountains create a rhythmic visual cadence, while the restrained palette evokes stillness, scale, and quiet grandeur. The upper register features lightly broken cloud forms that enhance the sense of elevation and spatial openness. Printed on archival paper, the sheet measures approximately 26 × 40 inches. The lower margin bears the artist’s hand-written title “Horizons VII,” signature, date, and edition number 205/400 in pencil, confirming authenticity and limited-edition status. The work exemplifies Omurcada’s mature landscape vocabulary, where minimalism, atmosphere, and precision printmaking merge into a poetic visual experience.
Artist Biography
William Omurcada was born June 28, 1947, in Boston, Massachusetts. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard University in 1969. Following his undergraduate studies, he worked in the Surgical Research Department at Harvard Medical School, focusing on immunology, before fully transitioning into the arts. In 1971, Omurcada relocated to Washington, D.C., where he completed his first volume of poetry, The Tourist, reflecting his lifelong integration of visual and literary expression. In 1972, he moved to Santa Barbara, California, studying art and literature under Robert Carty, Director of the Santa Barbara Art Institute, and became actively engaged in printmaking under the direction of David Maulhardt. He also studied with renowned printmaker Antonio Frasconi and undertook extensive experimentation with woodblock and relief printing. Influenced by his early years in New England and extensive travel throughout Europe and North Africa, Omurcada developed a distinctive sensitivity to landscape, structure, and atmosphere. Over the course of his career, he personally hand-pulled more than sixty editions of serigraphs, distributed nationally and internationally, earning recognition for their painterly surfaces, relief textures, and harmonious color blending within the American printmaking tradition of the 1970s and 1980s.
William Omurcada (b. 1947), “Horizons VII,” hand-pulled serigraph on paper, signed and numbered 205/400, 26 × 40 inches, excellent vintage condition.
Certificate of Value & Authentication
This certificate verifies the authenticity of the original limited-edition serigraph titled Horizons VII by William Omurcada. The work was hand-pulled by the artist and is pencil-signed, titled, dated, and numbered 205/400. Medium: serigraph on archival paper. Sheet size: 26 × 40 inches. Based on the artist’s established printmaking practice and comparable market examples, this artwork is confirmed as authentic and collectible.
Provenance Chain (Collector Format)
Originally acquired through Mitch Morse Gallery, New York City, United States and Europe. Subsequently held in private inventory. Currently held by Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC. Full provenance documentation available upon request.
The painterly quality he has achieved incorporating relief textures with blended fonts, has resulted in considerable acceptance of his work.
“Horizons VII” by William Omurcada (b. 1947), 1984 hand-pulled serigraph on paper, signed & numbered 205/400, 26×40 inches
Vintage William Omurcada “Horizons VII” serigraph – layered mountain landscape rendered in atmospheric color bands, hand-pulled limited edition print signed and numbered 205/400, a refined example of American modern landscape serigraphy.
Artwork Description
“Horizons VII” is a contemplative panoramic serigraph depicting successive mountain ranges receding into a luminous sky. Omurcada builds depth through meticulously layered color fields, transitioning from deep shadowed foregrounds to softened midtones and pale, atmospheric distances. The abstracted contours of the mountains create a rhythmic visual cadence, while the restrained palette evokes stillness, scale, and quiet grandeur. The upper register features lightly broken cloud forms that enhance the sense of elevation and spatial openness. Printed on archival paper, the sheet measures approximately 26 × 40 inches. The lower margin bears the artist’s hand-written title “Horizons VII,” signature, date, and edition number 205/400 in pencil, confirming authenticity and limited-edition status. The work exemplifies Omurcada’s mature landscape vocabulary, where minimalism, atmosphere, and precision printmaking merge into a poetic visual experience.
Artist Biography
William Omurcada was born June 28, 1947, in Boston, Massachusetts. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard University in 1969. Following his undergraduate studies, he worked in the Surgical Research Department at Harvard Medical School, focusing on immunology, before fully transitioning into the arts. In 1971, Omurcada relocated to Washington, D.C., where he completed his first volume of poetry, The Tourist, reflecting his lifelong integration of visual and literary expression. In 1972, he moved to Santa Barbara, California, studying art and literature under Robert Carty, Director of the Santa Barbara Art Institute, and became actively engaged in printmaking under the direction of David Maulhardt. He also studied with renowned printmaker Antonio Frasconi and undertook extensive experimentation with woodblock and relief printing. Influenced by his early years in New England and extensive travel throughout Europe and North Africa, Omurcada developed a distinctive sensitivity to landscape, structure, and atmosphere. Over the course of his career, he personally hand-pulled more than sixty editions of serigraphs, distributed nationally and internationally, earning recognition for their painterly surfaces, relief textures, and harmonious color blending within the American printmaking tradition of the 1970s and 1980s.
William Omurcada (b. 1947), “Horizons VII,” hand-pulled serigraph on paper, signed and numbered 205/400, 26 × 40 inches, excellent vintage condition.
Certificate of Value & Authentication
This certificate verifies the authenticity of the original limited-edition serigraph titled Horizons VII by William Omurcada. The work was hand-pulled by the artist and is pencil-signed, titled, dated, and numbered 205/400. Medium: serigraph on archival paper. Sheet size: 26 × 40 inches. Based on the artist’s established printmaking practice and comparable market examples, this artwork is confirmed as authentic and collectible.
Provenance Chain (Collector Format)
Originally acquired through Mitch Morse Gallery, New York City, United States and Europe. Subsequently held in private inventory. Currently held by Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC. Full provenance documentation available upon request.
The painterly quality he has achieved incorporating relief textures with blended fonts, has resulted in considerable acceptance of his work.
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