The Water Party | Thomas Moran | 1862 20th Century enriched with preparatory sketches and

enriched with preparatory sketches and rare ephemera

24 x 16 Inches = 60

depicting a spectral

Draped in muted tones and wearing a headdress that eerily resembles bat wings

which guides the viewer's eye through the composition

The Water Party | Thomas Moran | 1862 20th Century enriched with preparatory sketches andThomas Morans The Water Party (1862) is a serene and atmospheric nocturnal scene depicting a small boat gliding across a moonlit river, surrounded by dense, shadowy foliage. Illuminated by the soft glow of the moon, the figures in the boatelegantly dressedappear engaged in quiet leisure, creating a sense of romantic tranquility. The reflection of the moonlight on the water and the delicate interplay of light and shadow highlight Morans early talent