Artwork
Midnight Moon
Midnight Moon is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Elliott Daingerfield. It dates from 1906 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.
About this work
Overview
Midnight Moon is a 1906 oil painting by Elliott Daingerfield, an American artist trained in New York under Walter Satterlee and George Inness.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene nighttime scene with a prominent tree in the foreground and a body of water reflecting moonlight in the background, evoking a sense of calm and tranquility.
Technique & Style
Daingerfield's use of oil paint and visible brushstrokes creates a textured, atmospheric effect, characteristic of the post-impressionist movement, while the contrast between light and dark areas achieves a sense of depth.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Brooklyn Museum's collection and exemplifies Daingerfield's work as a prolific North Carolina artist.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Elliott Daingerfield (March 26, 1859–1932) was an American artist who lived and worked in North Carolina.
