Landscape with Trees and Pond c. 1878 - 1879

Curator: Hugh Newell's "Landscape with Trees and Pond" presents a hushed scene, a quiet moment captured in muted tones. Editor: Yes, immediately I’m struck by the sense of melancholy. The color palette creates a feeling of stillness, as if the whole scene is holding its breath. Curator: Absolutely. Newell masterfully uses colored pencil to build up layers of texture, giving the pond a remarkable sense of depth and reflective quality. There's a real interplay between the horizontal lines of the water and the verticality of the slender trees. Editor: I think there is a subtle complexity in the way that Newell plays with atmospheric perspective. It is as if he is drawing us into his memories. Curator: Indeed, and the way he captures the light… I think the drawing evokes the feeling of a crisp, late autumn day. Editor: It’s all quite beautiful. The piece resonates long after you’ve stepped away.