Drought Moon

c. 1943

Worden Day

Associated Names
Worden Day

Artist, American, 1916 - 1986

The image is a black and white print showing a side view of a rustic building under a full moon. The view is frontal, focusing on the building with its walls and porch extending to the right. The horizon is indicated by the line where the building and ground meet the sky, with a bright full moon on the right side. The technique features detailed brushstrokes and textured surfaces creating an impression of wood grain on the building. The color palette consists of shades of black to gray with exposed white paper for contrast. Figures and a vehicle are depicted on the left, and another figure is on the porch, casting shadows suggesting a nighttime scene. The distant scenery fades into darkness, emphasizing the lit areas and the moon above.
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Inscriptions

Inscribed: "Drought Moon 5/20 Imp." in pencil, lower left corner and center; signed: "Worden Day" in pencil, lower right corner

Wikidata ID

Q76456391

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