Tøvejr i en bøgeskov

1881

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Snow

Dominant colour

Tøvejr i en bøgeskov is a 1881 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, depicting Snow, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1881 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This image shows a quiet winter forest. Tall trees stand covered in snow, their bare branches twisting above. A path winds through the scene, leading toward a small frozen stream. Two figures walk together in the distance, one with a dog. The artist focused on how light hits the snow, making some spots brighter. This was a new way to show nature’s details. Look up Realism next to see more paintings like this one.