Sunrise Moon Over Werneth Low Oil

This oil painting captures a quiet, transitional moment at Werneth Low War Memorial, where night and morning briefly coexist. The memorial rises from the hillside as a simple, vertical silhouette, gently illuminated by the first warm tones of sunrise. Its presence feels contemplative and steady against the soft landscape.

Above, the pale moon remains visible in the cool blue sky, a reminder of the fading night. The sky shifts gradually from blue into subtle pink and lavender hues, with large, distant white clouds diffusing the early light. The artist’s blending of these colors creates a calm, atmospheric depth that draws the viewer into the scene.

A light morning haze softens the rolling hillside and distant trees, suggesting cool air and stillness. This softness contrasts strongly with the dark foreground woodland, where dense trees remain in shadow, untouched by the rising sun. The difference between warm illuminated hilltops and cool shaded trees gives the composition both balance and emotional resonance.

Overall, the painting conveys peace, remembrance, and the gentle passage of time, using light and atmosphere to emphasize the memorial’s quiet dignity within the landscape.