Orchard at Night

1946

Bernard Joseph Steffen

Associated Names
Bernard Joseph Steffen

Artist, American, 1907 - 1980

The image depicts a low-level point of view of an orchard or wooded area at night. The horizon is positioned slightly above the lower third of the composition, where the ground gently rises and is populated by a grove of densely packed trees. The trees have leafless branches silhouetted against the sky. The style features bold outlines and detailed trees with intricate branch patterns against the sky. In the darkness near us, there are ghostly shapes resembling horses. The color palette consists of deep blues, blacks, and greens, highlighting the contrast between the tree shadows and the night sky. The sky shows swirling patterns of emerald green, reminiscent of the aurora borealis, adding dynamism to the tranquil night scene.
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Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, ORCHARD AT NIGHT (in caps); lower right, Bernard Steffen (in script)

Wikidata ID

Q76552011

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