Silver Moonlight
To scale 30 x 23 in on the wall
Representative Hand-applied gesso embellishment
About the Artwork
Painted during the height of Grimshaw's career in 1880, this work exemplifies his mastery of atmospheric effects that earned him recognition as Britain's foremost painter of moonlit scenes. Working primarily in Leeds during the Industrial Revolution, Grimshaw developed his distinctive approach to nocturnal landscapes that captured both the romance and melancholy of Victorian urban life. His technique of building up thin glazes of paint created the luminous quality that made his moonlight scenes so compelling to contemporary collectors, including prominent industrialists who saw their own transformed world reflected in his mysterious twilight visions. The painting represents Grimshaw at the peak of his technical abilities, demonstrating the precise observation and poetic sensibility that distinguished his work from other Pre-Raphaelite influenced artists of the period.
Product Specifications
- Finished size
- 30 x 23 in
- Frame
- Gold, premium resin, mitred
- Canvas
- Heavyweight Fredrix poly/cotton
- Finish
- Hand-applied gesso embellishment
- Inks
- Archival HP Latex, 100-year colorfastness
- Stretcher
- Solid poplar, kiln dried
- Hanging
- Wire and dust cover fitted
- Item
- 1310621
Shipping, Returns & Care
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Care & Hanging
Every piece arrives ready to hang: wire hardware pre-installed, kraft paper dust cover, gallery-finished corners.
Hanging: Every piece ships with hanging hardware.
Care: Dust lightly with a soft, dry cloth as needed. Avoid direct sunlight to preserve the colors. Avoid hanging in high-humidity environments (bathrooms with active showers). Our finish is durable but is not waterproof.
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