Artwork

Night Fort

Night Fort, by Bill Pryde, 2008
Night Fort, by Bill Pryde, 2008

Night Fort is a print by Bill Pryde. It dates from 2008 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Night Fort is a screen print featuring a dark landscape against a pale blue background.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a silhouette of a hill with jagged edges, accompanied by a small white moon and stylized green leaves. The title suggests the image may represent more than a simple landscape, potentially concealing a hidden shape or form.

Technique & Style

The artist employed bold colors and simple shapes to create a striking composition, characteristic of screen printing's ability to produce vibrant, graphic images.

Artist & collection

Artist

Bill Pryde

Bill Pryde made screen prints and prints in the 2000s, printing images onto paper and screens instead of canvas.