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Snow scene in the Black Forest, by Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Trautschold, 1865

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Overview

Snow scene in the Black Forest is a 1865 by Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Trautschold, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

When & what style?
1865 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows a snowy forest with bare trees and a winding path. The branches twist sharply against a dark sky, and the ground is covered in thick snow. A few rocks and a small stream peek through the white, adding texture. The artist used fine, quick lines to suggest light and shadow—almost like scribbled pencil strokes. It’s not polished, but it feels alive, like you’re looking at a real winter scene. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching next.

The story of this work

Overview

A drawing in colored crayon depicts a winter landscape in the Black Forest.

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About the artist

Portrait of Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Trautschold
Artist

Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Trautschold

Wilhelm Trautschold (2 June 1815 – 7 January 1877) was a German portrait painter.

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