Summer c. 19th century

Curator: We're looking at "Summer" by Edward Willmann, currently housed at the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: It feels like peering into a secret, hushed space. The monochrome gives it this dreamy, almost timeless quality. Curator: It's fascinating how Willmann uses the black and white medium to evoke a sense of lushness. The density of the trees suggests a deliberate commentary on our relationship with nature. Editor: I agree! There's also something about the path winding through the trees. It speaks to a journey, a passage through the complexity of the natural world. It's quiet but somehow charged. Curator: Perhaps suggesting that our experiences are inextricably linked with the landscapes we inhabit and how those experiences shape our understanding of identity. Editor: Exactly! For me, it's a gentle reminder to slow down, appreciate the stillness, and maybe even get delightfully lost for a while.