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Winter, by Nikolay Nikanorovich Dubovskoy, oil, 1892

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Overview

Winter is a 1892 oil by Nikolay Nikanorovich Dubovskoy, a Realism work, depicting Snow, held at Tretyakov Gallery.

Who painted this?
Nikolay Nikanorovich Dubovskoy
When & what style?
1892 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Tretyakov Gallery

About this work

This painting depicts a serene winter landscape, with snow covering the ground and trees. In the foreground, a wooden fence stretches across the scene, with a few trees and bushes visible behind it. The sky above is a soft, pale yellow. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of calmness and tranquility, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful winter scene. The brushstrokes are smooth and delicate, adding to the overall sense of serenity. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, you might want to look into the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

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Artist

Nikolay Nikanorovich Dubovskoy

Nikolay Nikanorovich Dubovskoy (Russian: Николай Никанорович Дубовской; 17 December 1859, Novocherkassk — 28 February 1918, Saint Petersburg) was a Russian landscape painter, associated with the Peredvizhniki.

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