Overview
This is an intimate, hand-colored limited edition etching (numbered 8/15) depicting a stylized, organic landscape. It features a handwritten poetic inscription beneath the oval plate: 'Winter: The Lady of the Earth asleep, movement in her body still and deep appearing in the shape of cosmos.'
Story
Created during the late-20th-century revival of folklore and earth-based spirituality, this print captures a quiet winter magic. The artist hand-wrote a poetic spell beneath the image, transforming a simple landscape into a living goddess.
Maker / Origin
The artist, signing only with the initials 'H.B.', appears to be a highly skilled printmaker working in a studio or academic setting, given the professional quality of the plate bite and numbering. Their style aligns with the whimsical, nature-focused illustrative movements of the 1970s and 80s, which celebrated folklore, mythology, and the changing of the seasons.
Condition & Value
The print appears to be in good condition within its frame, though there is some minor toning to the paper and mat consistent with age. It is housed in a vintage metal frame with a double mat. Keeping it out of direct sunlight will prevent the delicate hand-coloring and ink from fading.