Untitled [Moonlight Play]

c. 1942

James Russell Sherman

Associated Names
James Russell Sherman

Artist, American, 1907 - 1989

The image shows a nighttime view of a street with a curving road leading into the distance. The horizon is not clearly defined, with the street and buildings blending into a forest silhouette against the sky. On the right, there is an arched structure labeled "Rocky Mountain Parks Transportation Co." framing a parked vehicle. Nearby, another car is parked next to a signpost showing distances to "Loveland 33" and "Greeley 53." The sky and surfaces of the buildings are detailed with fine brushstrokes, creating texture. The color scheme is monochromatic, with black, white, and gray tones, capturing the night's somber atmosphere. The sky has clouds partially covering a full moon, casting a cool glow over the scene, contrasting with the dark shadows on the street and buildings.
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Inscriptions

Signed: "Sherman W.B." in pencil [estate hand], lower right corner

Wikidata ID

Q76455616

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