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George Catlin I, 1847/1848

The painting depicts a winter scene with an elevated perspective, showing a snow-covered landscape. The horizon is high with snow-covered trees blending into a pastel sky. The ground is covered in snow with streaks of green and brown. Snow-covered trees extend from the foreground to the horizon. Two figures with dogs on a sled can be seen in the distance. The brushstrokes are loose, capturing the snow texture, figure movement, and foliage. The color palette is cool and earthy with soft greens, whites, and browns, complemented by muted sky tones.
Künstler
George Catlin I
Datierung
1847/1848
Gattung
Gemälde
Technik
Öl auf Leinwand
Maße
37,8 × 56,2 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The painting depicts a winter scene with an elevated perspective, showing a snow-covered landscape. The horizon is high with snow-covered trees blending into a pastel sky. The ground is covered in snow with streaks of green and brown. Snow-covered trees extend from the foreground to the horizon. Two figures with dogs on a sled can be seen in the distance. The brushstrokes are loose, capturing the snow texture, figure movement, and foliage. The color palette is cool and earthy with soft greens, whites, and browns, complemented by muted sky tones.

George Catlin I