La Salle Crossing Lake Michigan on the Ice. December 8, 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.
Kunstenaar
George Catlin I
Datering
1847/1848
Soort
Schilderij
Techniek
oil on canvas
Afmetingen
37,8 × 56,4 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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