American School (Early 20th Century), Tonalist Nocturnal Moonlit Landscape

Oil on canvas, not signed, presented in a contemporary giltwood frame.

Stretcher size 22 x 28 1/4 in.; Frame dimensions 27 x 33 1/4 in.

The American Tonalist movement was defined by atmospheric landscapes, muted color palettes, and a focus on mood and harmony. Influenced by the French Barbizon School, artists created poetic, introspective scenes often set at dusk or dawn that favored subtle gradations of tone over sharp detail. The movement marked a shift toward modernism, laying the groundwork for later movements that emphasized emotion and abstraction.

Significant alligatoring to paint surface with associated flakes, and some retouching to the areas of flaking, especially at the lower right corner.