“Landscape of the Moon’s Last Phase,” created in 1944 by artist Paul Nash, belongs to the movements of Abstract Art and Expressionism, and falls under the genre of landscape. The artwork depicts an evocative, dream-like scene that embodies both abstract and expressive qualities.
The artwork features a rolling landscape bathed in a surreal light, with a prominent, pale moon rising or setting on the horizon to the right. In the foreground, the brushstrokes are gestural, embodying a sense of motion and energy through a mix of muted and vibrant colors, including shades of brown, ochre, blue, and grey. The middle ground is dominated by a hill or slope, sparsely covered with abstracted forms of trees or large rocks. The background transitions into a misty, atmospheric space where the moonlight touches the edges of the elevated land. Nash’s use of texture and layering adds depth and movement, creating an otherworldly, almost spiritual ambiance.
