1890
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Neige fondante à Fontainebleau (Melting Snow, Fontainebleau) is a 1890 oil by Paul Cezanne, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting Snow, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting depicts a winter forest scene with snow-covered trees and a snow-covered ground. The trees are bare, with their branches stretching out in different directions. The snow on the ground is melting, with some areas appearing more slushy than others. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the mood of the scene, from the cool blues and greens of the trees to the warm browns and grays of the snow. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, giving the painting a sense of energy and movement. The painting's use of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the scene, drawing the viewer's eye into the forest. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up chiaroscuro.
Paul Cézanne was born on January 19, 1839, in Aix-en-Provence, the son of a hatter turned wealthy banker.
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