Morning c. 19th century

Curator: Looking at "Morning" by Paul Huet, I'm struck by its ethereal quality; it feels like a memory surfacing. Editor: Yes, it’s dreamlike, a bit melancholy even, as though the figures are wading through something more than just water. The misty scene almost veils them. Curator: Perhaps it's a veil of time itself. Huet, who lived from 1803 to 1869, frequently explored the romantic landscape, infusing it with personal feeling. The image evokes a sense of timelessness. Editor: There's a curious emphasis on reflection. The water mirrors not just the figures but also a deeper psychological space. It reminds me how water, symbolically, often represents the unconscious. Curator: And the dog, always a faithful companion, observing alongside the couple... a reminder of the quiet dramas that unfold at the edges of our lives. Editor: I suppose what stays with me is how Huet manages to capture a fleeting moment—a transient feeling—with such permanence through the image. Curator: For me, it's the way Huet finds the extraordinary in the ordinary, elevating a simple morning scene to something profound.