Description:
Oil on canvas surreal landscape attributed to Gertrude Abercrombie, depicting three owls perched on a branch extending from a leaning tree beneath a crescent moon. A fourth owl appears at the base of the tree within a simplified green landscape. The composition reflects the dreamlike, symbolic imagery commonly associated with Abercrombie’s work. Signed lower left “abercrombie ‘56.” Presented in a rustic wood frame.

Dimensions:
H: 18 in
W: 26 in

Condition:
Surface wear, scattered minor abrasions, and light paint loss visible. Frame shows age-related wear. Not examined out of frame.

Gertrude Abercrombie attributed painting, surrealist owl painting, 1956 surreal landscape, Chicago surrealism, outsider style owl painting, mid century surrealism, moon landscape painting, vintage surrealist artwork, American surrealist painter style, whimsical owl painting