'Blood Moon Kirstenbosch' - Phyllida Louw

Dimensions: 30 x 30 cm (12 x 12 in)

Medium: Oil on canvas

Presenting an evocative nightscape that captures a rare celestial event, 'Blood Moon Kirstenbosch' is a striking original oil painting by the contemporary South African artist Phyllida Louw. This piece immortalises the memorable sight of a lunar eclipse viewed over the city lights from the famous Kirstenbosch Gardens.

The small, square-format canvas measures 30 cm (Height) x 30 cm (Width). The composition is intensely atmospheric, dominated by a deep, midnight blue sky contrasted with the warm glow of the horizon. The central focal point is the 'Blood Moon' itself, rendered in a luminous, soft orange-red hue. Softly lit clouds drift across the sky, echoing the colours of the moon and the distant glow below.

The scene is anchored by the solid, dark silhouette of the trees and surrounding hills in the foreground, creating a strong contrast against the twinkling, gold and white Cape Town lights spread across the middle ground. Louw uses a soft, expressive technique to translate the cool mystery of the night sky and the subtle beauty of this fleeting astronomical event. This compelling Phllida Louw oil painting is a premier example of South African contemporary art and night scape painting, perfect for collectors of atmospheric art and those who cherish Cape Town's iconic views.

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