John William Beatty Canadian, 1869-1941
House by Snow, 1930
oil on board
10.5 x 13.75 in
signed bottom right
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This painting by John William Beatty showcases a serene winter landscape. It features a rustic house with a prominent, sloped roof that suggests its adaptation to heavy snowfall. The house...
This painting by John William Beatty showcases a serene winter landscape. It features a rustic house with a prominent, sloped roof that suggests its adaptation to heavy snowfall. The house is rendered in shades of brown and appears to be weathered, hinting at its resilience against the elements. Snow blankets the ground and rooftops, depicted with soft white and blue shadows that convey the chill of winter. Bare trees with slender branches stand near the house, while full evergreens provide contrast in both color and form.
The background unfolds with a gentle hill, its undulating form hinted at beneath the snow cover, leading to a line of distant trees rendered in muted, wintery hues. The sky is overcast, with patches of warmer tones near the horizon suggesting a setting or rising sun. The artist employs impressionistic brushwork, creating a sense of texture and movement within the stillness of the scene, and the muted color palette evokes the quiet and cold atmosphere of a snowy day.
The background unfolds with a gentle hill, its undulating form hinted at beneath the snow cover, leading to a line of distant trees rendered in muted, wintery hues. The sky is overcast, with patches of warmer tones near the horizon suggesting a setting or rising sun. The artist employs impressionistic brushwork, creating a sense of texture and movement within the stillness of the scene, and the muted color palette evokes the quiet and cold atmosphere of a snowy day.