Owl with Owlets under Full Moon
Drawing on paper • Anonymous (likely a juvenile or amateur student artist)
Style & Movement
Illustrative / Outsider Art / Naïve Art
Medium & Technique
Graphite pencil on white bond paper; utilizing hatching, cross-hatching, and circular scribbling for texture
Creation Period
Late 20th to Early 21st Century (Contemporary)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 10 x 12 inches; Portrait orientation
Subject Description
A central large owl perched on a branch accompanied by two small owlets. Background features a large full moon with craters and stylized sparkle shapes. The composition uses anthropomorphic features in the owl's eyes.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair; visible smudging of graphite and paper wrinkling
Estimated Market Value
$0 - $10 (Sentimental value only)
Auction Estimate
$0 - $5
Provenance History
Likely created in a domestic or educational setting; no commercial history visible
Art Historical Significance
Illustrates developmental stages of animal depiction in contemporary folk-style illustration; minimal historical significance in a professional context
Notable Features
Includes decorative diamond-shaped 'shimmers' and heavy textural contrast between the smooth moon surface and shaded owl feathers
Condition Issues
Lateral creasing of the paper, significant graphite smudges in the lower left and center-right quadrants, lack of mounting or protection
Conservation Recommendations
Store in an acid-free sleeve; fixative spray to prevent further graphite transfer (if desired for sentimental preservation)
Collector Notes
10x12 Drawing