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American Tonalist Antique Oil Painting of Moonlit Nocturnal Landscape

$3,100
£2,366.77
€2,710.78
CA$4,343.09
A$4,856.10
CHF 2,547.23
MX$58,819.05
NOK 32,153.75
SEK 30,377.52
DKK 20,233.26

About the Item

AMERICAN TONALIST Late 19th/early 20th century A Moonlit Nocturnal Landscape Oil on canvas Unsigned 20" H x 25 1/16" W x 7/8" D [frame] 15 1/4" H x 20 1/4" W [canvas] This late 19th to early 20th century American Tonalist painting presents a quiet nocturne rendered in subdued earth tones. A stream reflects the pale moonlight as it cuts through the center of the composition, bordered by low pastures and dense stands of trees along the horizon. It is with brushwork layered and atmospheric that the painter has softened the forms, directing the viewer's eye toward the distant light source. The artist's control of tone and value captures a fleeting mood rather than a specific location, consistent with the Tonalist aim to evoke feeling through harmony of color and light. The work reflects the influence of French Barbizon painters while remaining rooted in the American landscape tradition. A complex and finely rendered scene - unsigned, but clearly by a very nuanced and well-developed hand. Condition: Original stretcher in good condition (missing keys). Canvas has not been lined, though linen tape has been applied to the tacking edges; small old patch verso. Carefully conserved: old thick discolored synthetic varnish removed, old inpaint removed, touchups completed, sealed in traditional Dammar varnish. Under UV examination shows some inpaint (specks here and there, several spots gathered center of scene) and some overpaint (clouds) that was likely applied to help tone down the craquelure. Craquelure throughout. Frame is a period replacement that matches the mood of the painting perfectly - gilt surface refreshed. Ready to place. ref. 501IQW02P About silla antiques & art Established in 2009, we have available in our 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery an ever-changing selection of carefully curated and catalogued furniture, decorative arts, paintings, sculpture and estate jewelry. Our company has long specialized in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display. The gallery is located at 117 W Burd Street in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and is open by appointment only. We welcome your visit and would love to meet with you at the shop. For clients located outside of the area, we are always available to discuss items by video conferencing or by phone.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 25.06 in (63.66 cm)Depth: 0.88 in (2.24 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Repaired: See condition notes. Replacements made: See condition notes.
  • Seller Location:
    Shippensburg, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 501IQW02P1stDibs: LU1059045008192

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