Artistically, I think, even without the snow, there is something about that sky that would still evoke winter. The way he depicts light--with an almost frozen aura around it--really shows not so much what cold looks like, as what it feels like. The very paint itself seems icy cold and unable to flow too freely.
The church in the background makes me think the driver is returning home from a Christmas service, to the warmth of a cup of hot chocolate by a roaring fire.
I hope he has found what he searches for.
I think you described this picture perfectly. That is definitely a winter sky. It does appear the artist attempt was to make his strokes almost frozen and icy, doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteIt really does.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful painting. I'm glad today is sunny in southwest Missouri or I'd freeze just looking at it. Where do you find all these great paintings? I always learn something from visiting here. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Barbara. Most of the paintings, I get at artrenewal.org. They have great paintings there.
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