Willy Bille, Nocturne With Harbour & Moored Vessels Naive It’s an enigmatic expression

It’s an enigmatic expression

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Willy Bille, Nocturne With Harbour & Moored Vessels Naive It’s an enigmatic expressionThis enriching early 20th century nocturne by Danish artist Willy Bille (1889 1944) depicts a harbour under moonlight. Its a jutting combination of forms with a contradictory emphasis on the absence of light. The lack of contrast brings the buildings together, which quietly stand behind the subtle silhouette of a moored fishing boat. The composition asks questions, pulls you in. Willy Bille was the product of a proud family of marine painters. His