“White Oak” by William Omurcada (b. 1947), 1979 hand-pulled serigraph on paper, signed & numbered 37/285, 26×40 inches
Vintage William Omurcada “White Oak” serigraph – monumental white oak silhouette rendered in high-contrast against a deep red-brown ground, hand-pulled limited edition print signed and numbered 37/285, a bold statement of American modern landscape serigraphy.
Artwork Description
“White Oak” is a commanding serigraph that presents a monumental oak rendered as a luminous white silhouette against a richly saturated, wine-toned field. Omurcada amplifies the tree’s structural complexity, revealing an intricate web of branching limbs that radiate outward with both strength and delicacy. The stark contrast heightens the graphic power of the composition, transforming the natural subject into an almost emblematic form. Subtle surface texture in the background softens the intensity of the color field, while the crisp definition of the tree underscores the precision of Omurcada’s serigraphic process. Printed in 1979 on archival paper, the sheet measures approximately 26 × 40 inches. The lower margin bears the artist’s hand-written title “White Oak,” signature, date, and edition number 37/285 in pencil, confirming authenticity and limited-edition status. The work stands as one of Omurcada’s most visually assertive tree compositions, balancing monumental presence with refined printmaking discipline.
Artist Biography
William Omurcada was born June 28, 1947, in Boston, Massachusetts. He earned a 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 transitioning fully into the arts. In 1971, Omurcada relocated to Washington, D.C., where he completed his first volume of poetry, The Tourist, reflecting his enduring 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 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, 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), “White Oak,” 1979 hand-pulled serigraph on paper, signed and numbered 37/285, 26 × 40 inches, excellent vintage condition.
Certificate of Value & Authentication
This certificate verifies the authenticity of the original limited-edition serigraph titled White Oak by William Omurcada. The work was hand-pulled by the artist in 1979 and is pencil-signed, titled, dated, and numbered 37/285. 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.
“White Oak” by William Omurcada (b. 1947), 1979 hand-pulled serigraph on paper, signed & numbered 37/285, 26×40 inches
Vintage William Omurcada “White Oak” serigraph – monumental white oak silhouette rendered in high-contrast against a deep red-brown ground, hand-pulled limited edition print signed and numbered 37/285, a bold statement of American modern landscape serigraphy.
Artwork Description
“White Oak” is a commanding serigraph that presents a monumental oak rendered as a luminous white silhouette against a richly saturated, wine-toned field. Omurcada amplifies the tree’s structural complexity, revealing an intricate web of branching limbs that radiate outward with both strength and delicacy. The stark contrast heightens the graphic power of the composition, transforming the natural subject into an almost emblematic form. Subtle surface texture in the background softens the intensity of the color field, while the crisp definition of the tree underscores the precision of Omurcada’s serigraphic process. Printed in 1979 on archival paper, the sheet measures approximately 26 × 40 inches. The lower margin bears the artist’s hand-written title “White Oak,” signature, date, and edition number 37/285 in pencil, confirming authenticity and limited-edition status. The work stands as one of Omurcada’s most visually assertive tree compositions, balancing monumental presence with refined printmaking discipline.
Artist Biography
William Omurcada was born June 28, 1947, in Boston, Massachusetts. He earned a 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 transitioning fully into the arts. In 1971, Omurcada relocated to Washington, D.C., where he completed his first volume of poetry, The Tourist, reflecting his enduring 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 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, 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), “White Oak,” 1979 hand-pulled serigraph on paper, signed and numbered 37/285, 26 × 40 inches, excellent vintage condition.
Certificate of Value & Authentication
This certificate verifies the authenticity of the original limited-edition serigraph titled White Oak by William Omurcada. The work was hand-pulled by the artist in 1979 and is pencil-signed, titled, dated, and numbered 37/285. 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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