

A Full Moon
2019
A Full Moon (2019) presents TM Davy's signature blend of intimacy and luminosity through a compact yet arresting composition rendered in pastel and gouache on paper. Measuring 35.6 by 27.9 centimeters, the work demonstrates how Davy harnesses modest scale to heighten emotional concentration, inviting the viewer into a space that feels both immediate and contemplative. The combination of pastel's soft, layered texture with gouache's opaque, matte finish produces a surface richness that rewards close looking, characteristic of an artist whose practice consistently blurs the boundary between the observed and the felt. Davy, who has built a devoted following through figurative and observational works that carry a quiet psychological charge, treats the moon here not merely as subject matter but as a kind of presiding presence, one that has drawn painters and poets for centuries and continues to resonate as a symbol of cyclical time, longing, and natural constancy. The work is signed by the artist, confirming its authenticity, and is presented unframed, giving the collector full latitude in how it is situated within an existing collection or interior. Should framing be desired, the work accommodates standard archival approaches, and UV filtering acrylic is recommended to protect the delicate pastel and gouache surfaces over time. This particular work carries additional significance as part of the Food Bank For New York City Benefit Auction, connecting its acquisition directly to meaningful civic support. Collectors acquiring works through benefit contexts often find that the provenance adds a distinct layer of personal and historical meaning to a piece, and A Full Moon is well suited to carry that added dimension alongside its considerable aesthetic merit.
- Medium
- Pastel and Gouache on Paper
- Overall
- Signed
- Yes
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