Winter Landscape, Holland
The Met
Artist: Barend Cornelis Koekkoek(Dutch, Middelburg 1803–1862 Cleve)
Date: 1833
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 14 x 17 in. (35.6 x 43.2 cm)
Credit Line: Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Collection, Bequest of Catharine Lorillard Wolfe, 1887
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Winter landscape: figures ice skating on a frozen river, walking on a snowy path near buildings
Detailed Description
A winter landscape is depicted under an overcast sky. The sky, occupying the upper portion, features a mix of light blue and various shades of gray, with some darker, heavier clouds. In the foreground on the left, a snow-covered path winds from the lower left corner towards the middle ground. Two figures, dressed in dark attire, walk along this path. To their left, a dense cluster of trees, mostly bare with dark branches, stands tall, interspersed with a few evergreen trees that retain green foliage, all lightly dusted with snow. A large, cut log lies horizontally across the snowy path in the immediate foreground. The path opens up to a wide, frozen body of water, likely a river or pond, which occupies the central and right portions of the midground. Several small figures are engaged in activities on the ice; some appear to be ice skating, while others stand or sit. In the foreground of the ice, a group of three figures are seen together. On the far bank of the frozen water, a collection of buildings with snow-covered roofs is visible. A prominent structure features a large, square tower, while another smaller building with a conical roof and tower stands further to the right. A stone bridge with multiple arches spans the water, connecting the banks. The buildings and banks are surrounded by more bare trees and some evergreens, all covered in a layer of white snow. The scene is rendered with muted colors.
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