Overview
Susannah’s Sunset is a serene square landscape by Sally Bourdon. Painted in oil on canvas, the 30" x 30" composition frames a historic white wooden lighthouse resting beside a calm inlet of a lake.
A low, glowing sun drops behind the dark autumn tree line, casting vivid gold and crimson reflections across the water and capturing a quiet moment of natural transition.
Specifications
Artist: Sally Bourdon
Title: Susannah’s Sunset
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 30" x 30"
Style and Composition
Sally creates a deeply atmospheric lakeside scene across a substantial square canvas. The composition is organized through strong horizontal bands: a pale expansive sky, a dense midground forest wall, and a highly textured water surface.
The classic New England lighthouse stands in the center-right midground, its crisp white facade rendered with blocky geometric strokes that catch the cool ambient light of dusk.
On the left, a fiery red autumn tree and a brilliant vertical trail of reflected sunlight balance the lighthouse visually and emotionally. Pale lavender, soft pink, and icy blue-gray tones move through the sky and water, while the dark green forest line adds depth, contrast, and a tranquil lakeside mood.
Application and Stylistic Technique
- Brushwork and mark-making: Smooth, blended passes create the misty upper sky, while thicker, loaded, and scumbled strokes build the blocky ridges of shimmering water.
- Layering and depth: Saturated red foliage and golden water reflections pull forward, while the darker, low-contrast forest wall recedes into the background.
- Color and atmosphere: Pale lavender, soft pink, icy blue-gray, dark forest green, cadmium red, amber, and gold combine to create a fresh, nostalgic lakeside sunset mood.
Inventory Status: Available for purchase online or in the gallery.
Shipping / Pickup: Shipping is available, with items securely packaged in professional archival materials, insured, and shipped globally; complimentary local pickup is also available at our 23 North Main Street gallery.
