Light in the Night by Ferdinand Loyen du Puigaudeau

In the middle of the canvas, the moon is reflected in the sea and illuminates the night sky with shades of blue, which occupy two-thirds of the canvas, contrasting with the warm colors of the sand. The moon irresistibly draws our gaze as the women sitting on Pouldu Beach with their children stare at the fire they have lit to warm themselves up. Thus, two sources of light—one natural, the other artificial—enliven…