Winter Evening in Ribe, Jutland
1892
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1892
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a quiet street lined with old wooden houses. The roofs are steep and covered in thatch, some with smoke rising from chimneys. One building has white walls with dark wooden beams, while others are darker brown. A bare tree stands in the middle, and the ground looks wet, like it might be melting snow. A single person walks near the buildings, bundled up. The brushstrokes are loose, giving a soft, almost sketchy look to the scene. This style was meant to capture light and mood over perfect details. If you like this style, look up Impressionism.
