Aurora Nights36" x 48"

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About the Artwork

Aurora Night is a 36" × 48" oil on painting by Rod Charlesworth (b. 1959) on canvas. The painting presents a winter evening scene where children gather on a small frozen pond for a game of hockey beneath sweeping bands of northern lights.

In the foreground snowbanks and low shrubs frame the ice where several figures skate between two wooden nets. Beyond the rink a line of snow-covered coniferous trees rises along the shoreline, their branches layered with thick strokes of green and white. Behind them a frozen lake extends toward a distant treeline painted in muted blue tones.

Above the landscape broad arcs of green and blue light move across a star-filled sky. At the left edge of the composition a log cabin and smaller outbuilding sit near the water, with smoke rising from a chimney and a narrow path leading toward the pond. Charlesworth builds the scene through compact strokes that layer colour across the snow, trees, and sky.

Dimensions and Details

Title: Aurora Night
Artist: Rod Charlesworth
Size: 36" × 48" (91.4 × 121.9 cm)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Display: Gallery-wrapped edges; ready to hang.
Framing: Framing options are available and can be discussed upon enquiry. Framing is not included in the listed price.

Acquisition Enquiries

Aurora Night is offered through West End Gallery. Collectors interested in this work are invited to contact the gallery to enquire about availability, arrange a private viewing, or discuss acquisition options. Shipping is quoted according to destination and preferred carrier. Complimentary delivery is available within Edmonton, and layaway arrangements may be discussed upon request.

Citations

Artist biography and gallery records, West End Gallery.

Accessibility Description

This horizontal oil painting shows a winter landscape beneath the northern lights. The upper portion of the canvas contains a dark blue night sky filled with small white stars. Broad bands of pale green and blue light sweep across the sky in curved shapes, forming the aurora.

Below the sky a distant treeline stretches across the horizon in blue and purple tones. In front of this line stands a cluster of tall coniferous trees covered in snow. Their trunks appear as thin vertical lines while the branches are built from layered green and white strokes.

The middle ground shows a frozen lake with a small cleared area used as an outdoor hockey rink. Several small figures skate and play hockey between two wooden nets. The ice surface contains curved brushstrokes of blue and purple that suggest skate marks.

In the left portion of the painting a log cabin and a smaller green building sit on the snowy shoreline. A narrow path leads toward the ice. Snowbanks and shrubs occupy the foreground, painted with thick strokes of white, blue, and pale purple. The artist's signature appears in the lower right corner.

Disclaimer

This description has been prepared by West End Gallery using original documentation and current scholarship. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, minor variations or additional information may emerge through ongoing research. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to contact us to confirm any details critical to their acquisition decision.

Aurora Nights | 36" x 48"