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The First Breath of Cold on the Water, by Unknown, 1895

The First Breath of Cold on the Water

Unknown

1895

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

The First Breath of Cold on the Water is a 1895 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1895 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows a quiet underwater scene. You see a rocky surface with patches of sand, and tall, thin plants swaying in the water. The light is soft, making everything look slightly blurry, with shades of blue and gray dominating the view. The title hints this might be about the first signs of winter on the water. The artist used a gentle, almost dreamy style to show how light changes in cold weather. If you like this mood, look up Impressionism next.

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