Twilight 1901

Joan Brull painted 'Twilight' with oils, but the precise date is unknown. The palette is muted, with greens, browns, and blues blending into a hazy scene, which is what is so enticing. It's like a memory, softened by time. Looking closely, I notice how Brull uses short, broken strokes to build up the landscape. The paint isn't thick, but it has a gentle texture, like dry earth. The way the light catches the edge of the crescent moon, a single, luminous curve, makes me wonder if this is about a moment of transition, a pause between day and night. This reminds me of Corot, who, like Brull, was interested in capturing the poetry of everyday scenes. Both artists offer not just representations, but ways of feeling and seeing the world. It's a reminder that art doesn't have to shout. Sometimes the quietest voices speak the loudest.