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Francis Newton Souza — Houses in Moonlight
Francis Newton Souza

Houses in Moonlight

1960

"Houses in Moonlight" is an oil painting on board by Francis Newton Souza, the pioneering Indian modernist artist known for his expressive figurative and architectural works. The composition captures domestic structures bathed in nocturnal light, demonstrating Souza's characteristic use of bold, gestural brushwork and his interest in exploring the interplay between form and luminosity. The work reflects his broader artistic practice of combining modernist sensibilities with subjects drawn from Indian urban and domestic life.

Medium
Oil on board
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

Notes

Literature: E. Mullins, F N Souza , Anthony Blond Ltd., London, 1962, illustration p. 89

🔨 Auction Lot

Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art

March 26, 2026

Estimate: $300,000$500,000

Lot 316

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Francis Newton Souza, Houses in Moonlight, 1960

"Houses in Moonlight" is an oil painting on board by Francis Newton Souza, the pioneering Indian modernist artist known for his expressive figurative and architectural works. The composition captures domestic structures bathed in nocturnal light, demonstrating Souza's characteristic use of bold, gestural brushwork and his interest in exploring the interplay between form and luminosity. The work reflects his broader artistic practice of combining modernist sensibilities with subjects drawn from Indian urban and domestic life.

Medium
Oil on board
Dimensions
76.5 x 60 cm
Year
1960
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

20th Century, Expressionism, Nocturnal, Urban Scenery, Dramatic Lighting, Moonlit landscape, Modernism, Indian Artist, Architecture, Oil on Canvas

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