Skating in Holland
1846
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1846
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Skating in Holland is a 1846 oil by Andreas Schelfhout, a Biedermeier work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a winter scene with people skating on a frozen river. The river runs through a snowy landscape with bare trees and a windmill on the right. In the background, there's a house on a hill to the left, and a cloudy sky with a bit of blue peeking through. The painting is detailed, with many people enjoying the winter weather. Some are skating, while others are sitting on the riverbank or walking around. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the cold winter atmosphere. The painting is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
