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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Nicholas Hornyansky, November Snow
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Nicholas Hornyansky, November Snow
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Nicholas Hornyansky Hungarian-Canadian, 1896-1965

November Snow
aquatint on paper
protected by museum glass
7.5 x 9 in
signed bottom right
CAD 645.00
Nicholas Hornyansky, November Snow
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The artwork November Snow by Nicholas Hornyansky is a serene and picturesque portrayal of a snowy landscape. The artist captures a moment of stillness after an early winter snowfall. The...
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The artwork November Snow by Nicholas Hornyansky is a serene and picturesque portrayal of a snowy landscape. The artist captures a moment of stillness after an early winter snowfall. The scene is set in a rural area, with the central focus on a traditional house, characterized by its steeply pitched roof and a prominent, ornate window that suggests a cozy, warm interior against the cold outside.


Bare trees line the foreground, their branches dusted with snow, creating a lace-like pattern against the sky. Snow blankets the ground, its texture varied—smooth in places where it's undisturbed, and textured where footsteps and the passage of small wheels have compacted it. Two figures, possibly children, are seen playing near an unfrozen stream that reflects the muted winter light, bringing a touch of life and movement to the otherwise quiet scene. The print conveys a sense of peaceful solitude, with subtle hints of colour in the sky and on the buildings suggesting the time of day could be early morning or late afternoon, a period known for its soft and diffused light.


Hornyansky's skill in aquatint is evident in the delicate gradations of tone and the fine detail with which he delineates the snow-covered branches and the architectural features. The overall atmosphere is one of tranquility and the beauty of a winter's day, where the world seems to pause and the hush of snow connects all elements of the landscape.

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