Queen of the Night

Drawing; (pastel; pencil, Coloring object name 2), rectangular paper and frame; Arches paper, pastel and colored pencil; The flower in “Queen of the Night” is a night blooming cactus flower. Purchased by the Littleton Fine Arts Board from the Littleton Museum "Own an Original Show" 2017

Queen of the Night
Marcia J. Popp
2017
Pastel and colored pencil on paper
Purchased by the Fine Arts Board

Inspired by her love of nature, Marcia J. Popp's artwork investigates the variety of lines, colors, and shapes found in the natural world. Queen of the Night is from her series of desert botanical drawings and paintings.

The Fine Arts Collection consists of artwork acquired for the City of Littleton's public art collection, or art portfolio. The collection includes permanent installations in City-owned public parks and buildings, as well as a large collection of rotating artworks which are only available for exhibition in City-owned buildings, such as the Littleton Center, Bemis Public Library, Littleton Court House, and the Littleton Museum. Artworks in the Rotating Collection are exhibited for short terms in order to avoid light damage, pest infestation, vandalism, etc., as well as to freshen up public spaces on occasion. When on display, the Rotating Collection artworks are located indoors and may not be accessible during evening or weekend hours.

Owner: City of Littleton
Maintenance Authority: City of Littleton - Fine Arts Board/Littleton Museum