Tours c. 19th century

Editor: So, this is "Tours" by Robert Brandard. It's a lovely little scene, almost dreamlike in its hazy rendering. What catches your eye when you look at it? Curator: The atmosphere, definitely! It's like a memory half-forgotten. See how Brandard softens the edges, almost blurring the line between water and sky? It evokes a sense of timelessness, doesn't it? It feels more like a feeling than a place, almost a longing. Editor: A longing? That's interesting. Curator: Yes, like wanting to be *there,* wherever "there" is. Brandard's work, in its quiet way, invites us to project our own desires and experiences onto the scene. What do *you* long for when you look at this? Editor: I hadn't thought of it that way, but I guess it is sort of nostalgic. Thanks!