
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
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
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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