Matin d’hiver, le givre fond

Hiver et Noël, vers 1892

The image depicts a dense forest seen from a low vantage point. The perspective is looking upwards at tall trees with a high horizon line at the top. The trees are bare with some ivy, reaching towards a subdued sky, suggesting a late autumn or early winter setting. The painting's brushstrokes are detailed, capturing the textures of bark and leaves on the ground realistically. The color palette includes muted browns, greens, and grays, with hints of orange from fallen leaves and a soft yellowish sky. The forest floor is covered with dry leaves and moss-covered rocks, extending into more trees fading into the background.
Artiste
Hiver et Noël
Datation
vers 1892
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
aquarelle et gouache sur papier vélin
Dimensions
55,56 × 77,15 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image depicts a dense forest seen from a low vantage point. The perspective is looking upwards at tall trees with a high horizon line at the top. The trees are bare with some ivy, reaching towards a subdued sky, suggesting a late autumn or early winter setting. The painting's brushstrokes are detailed, capturing the textures of bark and leaves on the ground realistically. The color palette includes muted browns, greens, and grays, with hints of orange from fallen leaves and a soft yellowish sky. The forest floor is covered with dry leaves and moss-covered rocks, extending into more trees fading into the background.

Hiver et Noël