Winter Scene
1895
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1895
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting is a serene winter landscape. The scene is set in a snowy forest, with trees covered in snow and a blanket of white on the ground. The sky above is a soft, pale blue. In the foreground, the snow is depicted in thick, textured brushstrokes, giving the painting a sense of depth and dimension. The trees, too, are rendered in bold, expressive strokes, their branches stretching up towards the sky. The overall effect of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful winter world. To learn more about the artist's use of texture and color, explore the technique of impasto.