Central Park, winter
circa 1905
William James Glackens captures the chaotic joy of a snowy day in New York City, where children slide down icy hills while bundled-up adults watch from the sidelines. As a key member of the Ashcan School, Glackens traded fancy society portraits for the gritty, everyday reality of urban life, painting regular folks just having fun in the cold. The dark, looming trees and cool blue shadows give the scene a crisp, chilly atmosphere that practically makes you want to grab a sled and join the crowd.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
Location: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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