the son of Abraham Pether (1756-1812) and brother of Sebastian Pether (1790-1844)
adding a sense of mystery and urgency
the chief of the Norse gods
Grimshaw’s meticulous realism and subtle tonal harmonies transform this quiet rural path into a scene of haunting stillness
the scene evokes a dreamlike passage
Queen of The Night | Marjorie Miller | 1931 Size:16"x20" the son of Abraham PetherQueen of the Night (1931) by Marjorie Miller exemplifies the elegance and refinement of the Art Deco period. Rendered in a muted, tonal palette, the composition depicts a regal female figure draped in a diaphanous, pearl adorned gown, leading a black wolf by a gilded chain beneath a star lit sky. The interplay of stylization and ornament, combined with the atmospheric forest backdrop, conveys an aura of mystery, authority, and ethereal grace,