Winter Landscape by Moonlight c. 1910

Editor: Here we have Edvard Munch’s "Winter Landscape by Moonlight," undated, residing at the Harvard Art Museums. I’m immediately struck by its eerie stillness. What do you make of this muted scene? Curator: It’s a study in contrasts, isn’t it? That dark, looming hill against the deceptively bright sky… Munch's brushstrokes seem to capture not just a landscape, but a mood. It's like the memory of winter, rather than winter itself. Notice how the reflections blur the boundary between earth and sky. Does that evoke anything for you? Editor: It feels like the landscape is breathing, or maybe even dreaming. It’s definitely not the postcard version of winter! Thanks for that insight.