Landscape c. 19th century

Editor: Peter De Wint's "Landscape," at the Harvard Art Museums, uses ink and graphite to capture a serene scene. It feels both unfinished and complete. What echoes do you hear within this piece? Curator: The monochromatic palette and visible brushstrokes resonate with a symbolic emphasis on light and shadow, reflecting a broader Romantic fascination with nature's duality and the sublime. Do you see a connection to other landscape traditions? Editor: Maybe a bit, but it feels more raw somehow. Curator: Indeed. It speaks to a cultural memory, a longing for an idealized past that continues to shape our present-day perceptions of nature. Perhaps you'll see it differently after our discussion. Editor: I think I am starting to see the symbolism more clearly. Thanks!