“Seacliff” by William Omurcada (b. 1947), 1984 hand-pulled serigraph on paper, signed & numbered 273/400, 26×40 inches
Vintage William Omurcada “Seacliff” serigraph – atmospheric coastal landscape with layered ocean blues and silhouetted evergreens, hand-pulled limited edition print signed and numbered 273/400, a classic American modern serigraph.
Artwork Description
“Seacliff” presents a tranquil coastal vista where dark evergreen silhouettes frame a luminous expanse of water and distant headlands beneath a softly graded sky. Omurcada employs layered serigraphic color fields to create depth and atmosphere, allowing light to shimmer across the water’s surface while maintaining strong graphic structure in the foreground trees. The composition balances serenity with visual rhythm, guiding the eye from the shadowed forest into the reflective ocean beyond. The subtle presence of birds in flight adds scale and quiet motion, reinforcing the contemplative mood. Printed on archival paper, the sheet measures approximately 26 × 40 inches. The lower margin bears the artist’s hand-written title “Seacliff,” signature, and edition number 273/400 in pencil, confirming authenticity and limited-edition status. The work exemplifies Omurcada’s mature landscape style, where painterly softness and disciplined printmaking technique coexist.
Artist Biography
William Omurcada was born June 28, 1947, in Boston, Massachusetts. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard University in 1969. Early in his career, he worked in the Surgical Research Department at Harvard Medical School, focusing on immunology, before transitioning fully into the arts. In 1971, Omurcada moved to Washington, D.C., where he completed his first volume of poetry, The Tourist, reflecting his enduring connection between visual imagery and literary expression. In 1972, he relocated to Santa Barbara, California, studying art and literature under Robert Carty, Director of the Santa Barbara Art Institute, and became deeply involved in printmaking under the guidance of David Maulhardt. He also studied with acclaimed printmaker Antonio Frasconi and pursued 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 refined sensitivity to landscape, atmosphere, and structure. Over 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), “Seacliff,” hand-pulled serigraph on paper, signed and numbered 273/400, 26 × 40 inches, excellent vintage condition.
Certificate of Value & Authentication
This certificate affirms the authenticity of the original limited-edition serigraph titled Seacliff by William Omurcada. The work was hand-pulled by the artist and is pencil-signed, titled, and numbered 273/400. 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.
“Seacliff” by William Omurcada (b. 1947), 1984 hand-pulled serigraph on paper, signed & numbered 273/400, 26×40 inches
Vintage William Omurcada “Seacliff” serigraph – atmospheric coastal landscape with layered ocean blues and silhouetted evergreens, hand-pulled limited edition print signed and numbered 273/400, a classic American modern serigraph.
Artwork Description
“Seacliff” presents a tranquil coastal vista where dark evergreen silhouettes frame a luminous expanse of water and distant headlands beneath a softly graded sky. Omurcada employs layered serigraphic color fields to create depth and atmosphere, allowing light to shimmer across the water’s surface while maintaining strong graphic structure in the foreground trees. The composition balances serenity with visual rhythm, guiding the eye from the shadowed forest into the reflective ocean beyond. The subtle presence of birds in flight adds scale and quiet motion, reinforcing the contemplative mood. Printed on archival paper, the sheet measures approximately 26 × 40 inches. The lower margin bears the artist’s hand-written title “Seacliff,” signature, and edition number 273/400 in pencil, confirming authenticity and limited-edition status. The work exemplifies Omurcada’s mature landscape style, where painterly softness and disciplined printmaking technique coexist.
Artist Biography
William Omurcada was born June 28, 1947, in Boston, Massachusetts. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard University in 1969. Early in his career, he worked in the Surgical Research Department at Harvard Medical School, focusing on immunology, before transitioning fully into the arts. In 1971, Omurcada moved to Washington, D.C., where he completed his first volume of poetry, The Tourist, reflecting his enduring connection between visual imagery and literary expression. In 1972, he relocated to Santa Barbara, California, studying art and literature under Robert Carty, Director of the Santa Barbara Art Institute, and became deeply involved in printmaking under the guidance of David Maulhardt. He also studied with acclaimed printmaker Antonio Frasconi and pursued 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 refined sensitivity to landscape, atmosphere, and structure. Over 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), “Seacliff,” hand-pulled serigraph on paper, signed and numbered 273/400, 26 × 40 inches, excellent vintage condition.
Certificate of Value & Authentication
This certificate affirms the authenticity of the original limited-edition serigraph titled Seacliff by William Omurcada. The work was hand-pulled by the artist and is pencil-signed, titled, and numbered 273/400. 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.
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