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Snow Scene: The Haunted House, by Georg Emil Libert, oil, 1847

Snow Scene: The Haunted House

Georg Emil Libert

1847

oil

canvas

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Snow Scene: The Haunted House is a 1847 oil by Georg Emil Libert, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Georg Emil Libert
When & what style?
1847
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a serene winter scene, with a large house in the background and a frozen pond in the foreground. The house is brown, with a snow-covered roof and a few people standing outside. In the foreground, there are several objects on the frozen pond, including what appears to be a boat and some chunks of ice. The painting is done in oil paint, with a focus on capturing the quiet beauty of the winter scene. The use of color is muted, with shades of brown and gray dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of calmness and serenity. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up Georg Emil Libert.

About the artist

Portrait of Georg Emil Libert
Artist

Georg Emil Libert

Georg Emil Libert (2 August 1820 – 19 May 1908) was a Danish landscape painter. His specialties included scenes featuring Danish, German, and Norwegian landscapes.

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