1878
oil
canvas
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
Ice Breaking is a 1878 oil by Arseny Meshchersky, held at Tretyakov Gallery.
This painting shows a winter landscape with a frozen river breaking apart. Large chunks of ice are scattered across the river, and some are floating away. The sky above is cloudy and gray, with a hint of orange near the horizon. In the distance, you can see more ice and water, as well as some dark shapes that might be trees or buildings. The overall mood of the painting is cold and serene. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of other artists who use the technique of glazing.
Arseny Ivanovich Meshchersky (Russian: Арсе́ний Ива́нович Меще́рский; 1834 – 13 November 1902) was a Russian landscape painter.
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