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Talvi-ilta kuun noustessa

Fredrik Ahlstedt

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Landscape

Dominant colour

Talvi-ilta kuun noustessa is an unspecified by Fredrik Ahlstedt, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?: Fredrik Ahlstedt
Where can I see it?: Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This serene winter scene depicts a small sleigh, carrying four bundled figures, gliding along a snow-covered path. The sleigh is pulled by a horse, its head turned towards the viewer. The path winds through a snowy landscape, flanked by trees and a body of water, with a large rock in the foreground. The sky above is a soft blue, with the moon rising in the distance. The painting's soft color palette and gentle brushstrokes evoke a sense of tranquility, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful winter world. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth and texture to the scene, drawing the eye through the composition. For more works that explore the beauty of winter landscapes, visit the Museum of Ethnography.