This surrealist composition depicts a prominent white owl with striking orange eyes perched on a bare branch. Beside the owl, a small compote dish filled with dark berries rests atop a tree stump, set against a dark, minimalist night sky illuminated by a slender crescent moon. Executed in a muted, atmospheric palette characteristic of the artist#39;s enigmatic style, the work bears the signature quot;abercrombie #39;58quot; in the lower left corner. The painting is housed in an ornate, gilt-finished wooden frame with a distressed white liner, and features a yellow inventory label on the reverse. Specifications Artist: Attributed to Gertrude Abercrombie (American, 1909-1977) Medium: Oil on board Signature: Signed and dated quot;abercrombie #39;58quot; lower left Dimensions: 11.5 x 10 inches (Frame) Condition: Good antique condition; minor wear to frame consistent with age.nbsp; Keywords: Gertrude Abercrombie surrealism American surrealist owl painting crescent moon night scene mid-century modern magic realism Illinois artist Chicago surreal school nocturnal landscape mysterious artwork bird collectible fine art oil painting decorative gilt frame

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