La Salle überquert den Michigansee auf dem Eis, 8. Dezember 1681

George Catlin I, 1847/1848

This image depicts a snow-covered landscape with a high horizon line meeting a line of evergreen trees under a sky with blue and grayish clouds. The sky and treetops are textured with lively brushstrokes. The color palette consists of whites, blues, and earthy tones. Figures in winter clothing are seen pulling wooden canoes across the snow, with more individuals engaged in this activity further back, creating a sense of depth and movement in the landscape. The scene conveys a chilly, determined atmosphere in a frozen environment.
Künstler
George Catlin I
Datierung
1847/1848
Gattung
Gemälde
Technik
Öl auf Leinwand
Maße
37,8 × 56,4 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This image depicts a snow-covered landscape with a high horizon line meeting a line of evergreen trees under a sky with blue and grayish clouds. The sky and treetops are textured with lively brushstrokes. The color palette consists of whites, blues, and earthy tones. Figures in winter clothing are seen pulling wooden canoes across the snow, with more individuals engaged in this activity further back, creating a sense of depth and movement in the landscape. The scene conveys a chilly, determined atmosphere in a frozen environment.

George Catlin I