American School, early 20th century oil on canvas painting depicting a nighttime scene of a tree in a landscape. Signed with partially illegible signature "O. M. Br…", possibly "O. M. Branson" lower right. Handwritten label en verso of frame. Housed in an early 20th century wooden frame with husk carved edges and beaded rabbet edge. Sight: 15 1/2" H x 23 1/2" W. Framed: 21 1/2" H x 29 1/2" W. Provenance: Private Chattanooga, TN collection, acquired from the Robert Shelton Gallery, Atlanta, many years ago. Condition: Overall good condition with craquelure, visible stretcher marks, scattered areas of inpainting, largest 1/4, primarily to left quadrant of canvas. Two areas of repair, largest 1" x 2 1/2", visible en verso of canvas.