This pastel drawing by John Davies depicts a nighttime landscape where the dark silhouettes of trees and a house blend into the deep blue sky. The artist uses layered pastel strokes to create texture in the sky, with subtle variations in tone suggesting clouds or atmospheric depth. The foreground consists of a gently sloping terrain leading toward a house with a single illuminated window, which serves as the composition's focal point. The contrast between the darkness and the small light area establishes a sense of isolation or quiet presence within the scene.

Davies applies pastels with a controlled yet expressive technique, using dense, overlapping strokes to render the deep shadows of trees and buildings. The sky is built with blended pigment, creating a sense of movement and depth, while the ground and foliage remain more textured and rough. The drawing is framed with a dark mat, which enhances the overall contrast and reinforces the composition's sense of enclosure. The artist's use of negative space emphasizes the luminosity of the small window, creating a visual balance between absence and presence.

*Mat dimensions are 12.5" W x 10" H and the artwork is 8.5" W x 5.75" H

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Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: In excellent preowned condition with age-appropriate wear to the surrounding mat board.

Origin:
Canada

Materials & Techniques:
Oil Pastel, Paper, Pastel

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; In excellent preowned condition with age-appropriate wear to the surrounding mat board.