Snow in April
1896
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1896
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Snow in April is a 1896 oil by William McTaggart, a Impressionism work, depicting snow, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting shows a snowy landscape with a few people and some trees. The snow covers the ground and the people are dressed in winter clothing. The sky is cloudy and grey. In the foreground, there are a few people walking in the snow. They are dressed in coats and hats, and some of them are carrying baskets or bags. The trees in the background are bare and covered in snow. The painting is done in oil paint and has a soft, muted color palette. It's a peaceful and serene scene, with a focus on the beauty of nature in the winter. 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.
