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Winter landscape, by Johann Christian Vollerdt, oil, 1800

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Overview

Winter landscape is a 1800 oil by Johann Christian Vollerdt, depicting Ice Skating, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

Who painted this?
Johann Christian Vollerdt
When & what style?
1800
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This painting depicts a winter scene with people ice skating on a frozen pond. The scene is set in a rural area with trees and buildings in the background. The people are dressed in warm clothing, and some are holding hands or skating together. In the foreground, there is a large tree with bare branches, and a few people are standing near it, watching the skaters. The sky is gray and cloudy, and the overall atmosphere is one of coldness and tranquility. The painting is a beautiful representation of a winter scene, and it invites the viewer to imagine the sounds and feelings of being in such a setting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Johann Christian Vollerdt.

About the artist

Artist

Johann Christian Vollerdt

Johann Christian Vollerdt (1708–1769) was an artist, born in Leipzig.

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