Enigma of the Night 1953

"Enigma of the Night" is a 1953 painting by Conroy Maddox, a British artist known for his surrealist and dreamlike imagery. The work features a stark, minimalist composition, depicting a black horse running through a forest, with a grey cone in the foreground. The setting evokes a sense of mystery and isolation, emphasizing the lone horse and its movement against the backdrop of tall, shadowy trees. Maddox's use of limited color and a simplified form gives the artwork a surreal quality, inviting viewers to interpret the meaning behind the enigmatic scene.