“Treeline” by William Omurcada (b. 1947), 1980 hand-pulled serigraph on paper, signed & numbered 37/285, 26×40″ overall, image 15.75×30″.
Vintage William Omurcada “Treeline” serigraph – expansive forest landscape with layered color gradations, hand-pulled limited edition print, signed & numbered 37/285 from the artist’s estate, ideal for collectors of American modern prints and mid-20th-century serigraphy.
Artwork Description
“Treeline” is a serene, horizon-spanning serigraph showing silhouetted evergreen treetops before a distant lake and mountainous backdrop beneath a sunset sky. The work demonstrates a mastery of layered silkscreen technique typical of late-20th-century American printmaking, blending relief texture and color transitions to evoke natural light and space. Printed on quality paper, the image area measures approximately 15.75 × 30 inches within a larger 26 × 40 inch sheet. The lower margin bears the artist’s hand signature and edition number 37/285 in pencil, confirming its limited-edition status and direct production by the artist. The composition’s calm yet structured landscape reflects Omurcada’s interest in environment and form, synthesizing influences of poetic sensibility and graphic precision.
Artist Biography
William Omurcada was born June 28, 1947, in Boston, Massachusetts and earned his B.A. from Harvard University in 1969. After a tenure in biomedical research at Harvard Medical School’s Surgical Research Department working in immunology, he shifted toward arts and letters, completing a volume of poetry titled The Tourist in 1971. Omurcada relocated to Santa Barbara, California in 1972 to study art and literature under Robert Carty at the Santa Barbara Art Institute, and further developed printmaking skills under the direction of David Maulhardt. He also studied with renowned printmaker Antonio Frasconi and experimented extensively with woodblock and relief printing, integrating these influences into his serigraphs. Throughout his career he personally hand-pulled more than 60 editions of serigraphs, which have been distributed nationally and internationally, noted for their painterly quality, relief texture, and harmonized colors. His work, grounded in both natural subjects and graphic abstraction, sits within the broader context of American printmaking of the 1970s–1980s, merging disciplined technique with poetic visual narratives.
William Omurcada (b. 1947) “Treeline,” 1980 hand-pulled serigraph on paper, signed & numbered 37/285, 26 × 40 inches sheet, excellent vintage condition, collectible American print.
Certificate of Value & Authentication
This certificate confirms the authenticity of the limited-edition serigraph titled Treeline by William Omurcada, hand-pulled by the artist and pencil-signed with edition number 37/285. Medium: serigraph on archival paper; overall size 26 × 40 inches; image 15.75 × 30 inches. Based on the artist’s market presence and comparable works, this artwork is certified authentic and collectible.
Provenance Chain (Collector Format)
Originally acquired through Mitch Morse Gallery, New York City, United States. Subsequently retained in private inventory. Currently held by Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC. Full provenance documentation available upon request.
“Treeline” by William Omurcada (b. 1947), 1980 hand-pulled serigraph on paper, signed & numbered 37/285, 26×40″ overall, image 15.75×30″.
Vintage William Omurcada “Treeline” serigraph – expansive forest landscape with layered color gradations, hand-pulled limited edition print, signed & numbered 37/285 from the artist’s estate, ideal for collectors of American modern prints and mid-20th-century serigraphy.
Artwork Description
“Treeline” is a serene, horizon-spanning serigraph showing silhouetted evergreen treetops before a distant lake and mountainous backdrop beneath a sunset sky. The work demonstrates a mastery of layered silkscreen technique typical of late-20th-century American printmaking, blending relief texture and color transitions to evoke natural light and space. Printed on quality paper, the image area measures approximately 15.75 × 30 inches within a larger 26 × 40 inch sheet. The lower margin bears the artist’s hand signature and edition number 37/285 in pencil, confirming its limited-edition status and direct production by the artist. The composition’s calm yet structured landscape reflects Omurcada’s interest in environment and form, synthesizing influences of poetic sensibility and graphic precision.
Artist Biography
William Omurcada was born June 28, 1947, in Boston, Massachusetts and earned his B.A. from Harvard University in 1969. After a tenure in biomedical research at Harvard Medical School’s Surgical Research Department working in immunology, he shifted toward arts and letters, completing a volume of poetry titled The Tourist in 1971. Omurcada relocated to Santa Barbara, California in 1972 to study art and literature under Robert Carty at the Santa Barbara Art Institute, and further developed printmaking skills under the direction of David Maulhardt. He also studied with renowned printmaker Antonio Frasconi and experimented extensively with woodblock and relief printing, integrating these influences into his serigraphs. Throughout his career he personally hand-pulled more than 60 editions of serigraphs, which have been distributed nationally and internationally, noted for their painterly quality, relief texture, and harmonized colors. His work, grounded in both natural subjects and graphic abstraction, sits within the broader context of American printmaking of the 1970s–1980s, merging disciplined technique with poetic visual narratives.
William Omurcada (b. 1947) “Treeline,” 1980 hand-pulled serigraph on paper, signed & numbered 37/285, 26 × 40 inches sheet, excellent vintage condition, collectible American print.
Certificate of Value & Authentication
This certificate confirms the authenticity of the limited-edition serigraph titled Treeline by William Omurcada, hand-pulled by the artist and pencil-signed with edition number 37/285. Medium: serigraph on archival paper; overall size 26 × 40 inches; image 15.75 × 30 inches. Based on the artist’s market presence and comparable works, this artwork is certified authentic and collectible.
Provenance Chain (Collector Format)
Originally acquired through Mitch Morse Gallery, New York City, United States. Subsequently retained in private inventory. Currently held by Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC. Full provenance documentation available upon request.
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