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An Owl
Moses Haughton the elder
A striking 18th-century oil painting of an owl against a deep, atmospheric background.
The Owl
Léon Spilliaert
1919 · Paper, Pencil, Gouache Paint, India Ink
A striking Symbolist composition by Léon Spilliaert, featuring a nocturnal owl rendered in bold, atmospheric ink washes.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — gives the room a clear visual center.
- Often works in
- Study · Living Room · Bedroom
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Warm beige
About the piece
Created in 1919, this evocative work by Belgian artist Léon Spilliaert showcases his mastery of light and shadow. The piece uses India ink and gouache to create a mysterious, nocturnal atmosphere, where the stark contrast between the pale branch and the deep black background centers on the owl's wide, haunting gaze.
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