Landscape with Snow (Paysage enneigé). Vincent van Gogh. Van Gogh - Landschaft im Schnee.jpg (source). Public domain — PD-Art.
Landscape with Snow (Paysage enneigé)
Vincent van Gogh · 1888, February
- Catalog
- F290
- Date
- 1888, February
- Place painted
- Arles
- Museum
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
About the painting
Painted shortly after Van Gogh arrived in Arles, Landscape with Snow (Paysage enneigé) offers a rare glimpse of winter in Provence. Though known for his sunny depictions, this painting captures a fleeting moment of snow covering the landscape. The muted palette of whites, grays, and subtle blues conveys the cold, quiet atmosphere, yet Van Gogh's characteristic energy is still present in the visible brushstrokes defining the snow-covered fields and sparse trees. A figure can be seen trudging along a path, emphasizing the harshness of the weather and the solitude of the scene. This work demonstrates Van Gogh's ability to imbue even a seemingly bleak subject with emotional depth and textural richness, showing his versatile engagement with various natural conditions. It's a testament to his persistent artistic exploration, even when faced with unexpected weather.
Collection: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Whether it is currently on view should be confirmed with the museum before visiting.
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