


Untitled (Owl and Moon)
1964
Gertrude Abercrombie created this untitled work in 1964 using charcoal and gouache on paper to depict an owl alongside the moon. The composition combines naturalistic and fantastical elements characteristic of Abercrombie's distinctive artistic style. Through careful layering of her chosen media, the artist achieves a haunting and evocative atmosphere. The owl and moon have long held symbolic significance in both art and mythology. This work showcases Abercrombie's mastery of mixed media techniques on paper.
- Medium
- charcoal and gouache on paper
- Dimensions
Notes
Signed and dated to lower right 'Abercrombie '64'. This work has been authenticated by Dr. Susan Weininger, Professor Emerita of Art History at Roosevelt University, Chicago and leading scholar of Gertrude Abercrombie. Provenance: Private Collection, Baltimore | Private Collection
🔨 Auction Lot
Post War & Contemporary Art
May 14, 2026
Estimate: $8,000 – $10,000
Lot 212
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