Garden at Night (Moonlight Garden)
Original limited edition print on heavy art paper • Richard Slater (British, RI, b. 1927)
Style & Movement
Neo-Romanticism / Modern British Landscape school
Medium & Technique
Color lithograph or screenprint, employing stippling and textured layering to create a Neo-Romantic, atmospheric effect.
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st Century (Circa 1990-2010)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 40 x 50 cm (image surface), landscape format
Subject Description
An evocative, stylized nocturnal garden scene featuring a large crescent moon, geometric topiary, garden gates, and a sundial or birdbath centerpiece. The composition uses a flat, decorative perspective influenced by mid-century British illustrators, depicting a row of houses in the background under a textured night sky. Birds are perched throughout the stylized foliage.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good. The colors appear vibrant and the paper is flat without visible cockling.
Estimated Market Value
$300 - $600 USD (£250 - £450 GBP)
Auction Estimate
$200 - $400 USD (£150 - £300 GBP)
Provenance History
Numbered 144/275 in lower left pencil and signed 'Richard Slater' in lower right pencil. Likely acquired through a contemporary British gallery or print specialist.
Art Historical Significance
Richard Slater is a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours. His work is significant for continuing the tradition of English Neo-Romanticism, blending the influence of artists like Samuel Palmer and Graham Sutherland with a distinct, modern decorative sensibility.
Notable Features
Hand-signed and numbered in pencil. Feature distinctive textured 'spatter' technique in the sky and stylized, almost architectural treatment of the trees and landscape elements.
Condition Issues
Slight evidence of darkening on the paper margins (mat burn) from the acidic mat board; potential minor fading if exposed to UV light over time.
Conservation Recommendations
Recommend reframing with acid-free, archival museum-grade matting and UV-protective glazing to prevent further paper degradation and color fading.
Collector Notes
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