Icebound
c. 1889
John Henry Twachtman captures the quiet, biting chill of winter in this snowy landscape, where a partially frozen stream cuts through a thick blanket of white. Notice the feathery, loose brushstrokes that make the snow look almost like it's shimmering in the cold air—a hallmark of his unique take on American Impressionism. Instead of bright, sunny scenes, Twachtman loved painting these hushed, tonal winter moments, often around his home in Connecticut. The delicate orange leaves clinging to the thin trees add a tiny splash of warmth to an otherwise icy, dreamlike world.
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