Oil on masonite painting by Gertrude Abercrombie, 1909 to 1977, an American painter based in Chicago famous for her bohemian lifestyle. The artwork represents a Surrealist night scene with an owl. Titled Owl on the Field. Signed by the artist and dated 1953 in the lower left. Associated American Artists label on the backside. Provenance: private estate sale. Wooden frame. The owl was one of Abercrombies favorite animals. Representing natures overseer of land and sky, the owl patiently takes in everything, comprehending a world beyond our grasp. This role is treated as metaphor through the turquoise in the owls eyes. Collectible Postwar American Modernist Fine Art.