Chicago Skyline at Night with Full Moon
Painting on canvas, square format • Contemporary Amateur or Emerging Naive Artist
Style & Movement
Naive Art / Contemporary Folk Art
Medium & Technique
Acrylic on canvas; utilizing flat color blocking and pointillist-style repetitive dabbing for lit windows
Creation Period
Early 21st Century (c. 2010-2023)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 12 x 12 inches; Square format in a wooden floater frame
Subject Description
A nighttime depiction of the Chicago skyline featuring the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) and John Hancock Center. The composition uses a dark blue background with a textured full moon in the upper right. Simplified silhouettes of skyscrapers are punctuated by rhythmic white and yellow dots representing lit windows.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; the canvas appears taut and the paint surface is vibrant and intact
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $200
Auction Estimate
$30 - $100
Provenance History
Likely a contemporary private purchase or local art fair acquisition; no visible labels or stamps on the front
Art Historical Significance
Representational of the 21st-century 'Global Naive' movement where self-taught artists utilize social media and local markets to share urban landscapes; it captures iconic Americana through a simplified, personal lens
Notable Features
Heavy canvas grain visible through thin paint layers; distinctive use of a wooden floater frame which provides a modern gallery aesthetic to a traditional folk subject
Condition Issues
None visible; minor potential for dust accumulation on the exposed canvas texture due to the lack of glazing
Conservation Recommendations
Display away from direct sunlight to prevent acrylic fading; periodic light dusting with a soft, dry brush; no varnish recommended unless by a professional