Original limited edition color lithograph titled "Caryn" by American artist Keith Rasmussen (1948-2006), created in 1978. This beautifully executed photorealist composition depicts a quiet dining room bathed in soft natural light. A polished wooden table dominates the foreground while a young blonde child stands at the window surrounded by lush houseplants, creating a peaceful scene filled with subtle reflections, rich textures, and remarkable attention to detail. Rasmussen masterfully captures the warmth and tranquility of everyday domestic life through his exceptional command of light, perspective, and realism.
Keith Rasmussen is a highly regarded figure within American regional printmaking. He developed his precise style in the Midwest, earning his Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from the prestigious printmaking program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He later brought his expertise to the South, serving as a dedicated art professor at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia. His prints are highly sought after by regional collectors, southern art dealers, and Midwestern academic institutions tracking the legacies of top 20th-century printmakers.
Printed as a scarce limited edition of only 40 impressions, this example is numbered 2/40, hand titled in pencil, and hand signed and dated by the artist in 1978. The lithograph is printed on BFK Rives fine art paper, one of the world's most respected archival printmaking papers, and retains its full deckled edges. BFK Rives has long been favored by master printmakers for its exceptional surface, durability, and ability to faithfully reproduce fine detail.
Keith Rasmussen is recognized for his meticulously rendered realist and photorealist works depicting quiet moments of American life. His compositions are admired for their careful observation of light, atmosphere, and architectural space, qualities beautifully demonstrated in Caryn. An exceptional addition for collectors of American realism, photorealism, contemporary printmaking, fine interior scenes, or museum-quality limited edition graphics.
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition with strong, vibrant color and an exceptionally clean image area. Unframed vintage lithograph stored flat for many years and never framed or displayed. Shows only a few tiny scattered specks confined to the outer margins and light handling consistent with age. The image itself is exceptionally clean, and the signature, title, and edition remain crisp and well preserved. Please review all photographs as they are part of the description.
Dimension:
Sheet size: 22.75 in x 30 in
Ships flat with protective packaging.