“Windswept” by William Omurcada (b. 1947), 1981 hand-pulled serigraph on paper, signed & numbered 17/290, 26×40 inches
Vintage William Omurcada “Windswept” serigraph – expressive treeline silhouettes against a luminous dusk sky, hand-pulled limited edition print signed and numbered 17/290, a classic example of American modern landscape serigraphy.
Artwork Description
“Windswept” presents a dramatic stand of trees bent and animated by unseen forces, their branching forms silhouetted against a softly graduated sky that shifts from warm rose and amber tones to cool blue-gray above. Omurcada captures motion through the irregular contours of the foliage and the rhythmic sway implied in the trunks, translating the sensation of wind into a visually poetic composition. The layered serigraphic technique produces subtle texture in the sky while preserving crisp definition in the dark foreground forms. The composition balances energy and stillness, with the trees acting as graphic anchors against an expansive atmospheric backdrop. Printed on archival paper, the sheet measures approximately 26 × 40 inches. The lower margin bears the artist’s hand-written title “Windswept,” signature, date, and edition number 17/290 in pencil, confirming authenticity and limited-edition status. The work exemplifies Omurcada’s ability to merge natural observation with abstraction, creating landscape imagery that feels both immediate and contemplative.
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), “Windswept,” hand-pulled serigraph on paper, signed and numbered 17/290, 26 × 40 inches, excellent vintage condition.
Certificate of Value & Authentication
This certificate verifies the authenticity of the original limited-edition serigraph titled Windswept by William Omurcada. The work was hand-pulled by the artist and is pencil-signed, titled, dated, and numbered 17/290. 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.
“Windswept” by William Omurcada (b. 1947), 1981 hand-pulled serigraph on paper, signed & numbered 17/290, 26×40 inches
Vintage William Omurcada “Windswept” serigraph – expressive treeline silhouettes against a luminous dusk sky, hand-pulled limited edition print signed and numbered 17/290, a classic example of American modern landscape serigraphy.
Artwork Description
“Windswept” presents a dramatic stand of trees bent and animated by unseen forces, their branching forms silhouetted against a softly graduated sky that shifts from warm rose and amber tones to cool blue-gray above. Omurcada captures motion through the irregular contours of the foliage and the rhythmic sway implied in the trunks, translating the sensation of wind into a visually poetic composition. The layered serigraphic technique produces subtle texture in the sky while preserving crisp definition in the dark foreground forms. The composition balances energy and stillness, with the trees acting as graphic anchors against an expansive atmospheric backdrop. Printed on archival paper, the sheet measures approximately 26 × 40 inches. The lower margin bears the artist’s hand-written title “Windswept,” signature, date, and edition number 17/290 in pencil, confirming authenticity and limited-edition status. The work exemplifies Omurcada’s ability to merge natural observation with abstraction, creating landscape imagery that feels both immediate and contemplative.
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), “Windswept,” hand-pulled serigraph on paper, signed and numbered 17/290, 26 × 40 inches, excellent vintage condition.
Certificate of Value & Authentication
This certificate verifies the authenticity of the original limited-edition serigraph titled Windswept by William Omurcada. The work was hand-pulled by the artist and is pencil-signed, titled, dated, and numbered 17/290. 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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