
Moon (Blue Night, Quiet Water, August, Cushing, Again), 2021
2021
Ann Craven's "Moon (Blue Night, Quiet Water, August, Cushing, Again)" is an oil painting on linen that exemplifies the artist's sustained engagement with the moon as a subject across multiple paintings and years. The work's title, with its specific references to location, season, and repetition, reflects Craven's practice of returning to and repainting the same motif under varying conditions of light and atmosphere. Through the luminous qualities of oil paint on linen, Craven captures the subtle chromatic shifts of a nocturnal scene, transforming the celestial body into a vehicle for exploring color, perception, and the meditative act of observation.
- Medium
- oil on linen
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
New Now: Modern & Contemporary Art
February 28, 2025
Lot 51
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