This miniature watercolour by Willard Morse Mitchell, titled Nocturne, presents a quiet, dreamlike landscape under a deep blue night sky. 

At the centre of the composition, a pale yellow moon rises just above a band of distant hills, its soft glow diffusing into the layered blue atmosphere. Tall, slender trees frame the view on both sides, their dark silhouettes contrasting with the luminous sky. Below, a dense stand of foliage forms a shadowed middle ground, while the foreground features a calm path or stream reflecting muted moonlight. A cluster of bright yellow-green plants at the lower right introduces a gentle spark of colour, grounding the scene in natural detail.

Mitchell’s characteristic miniaturist touch—delicate washes, controlled edges, and thoughtfully placed highlights—creates a serene, atmospheric evening study that captures both stillness and quiet mystery.