Icebound
John Henry Twachtman, c. 1889
During the last decade of his life, John Henry Twachtman frequently painted views of the landscape surrounding his home in Greenwich, Connecticut. Almost square in format, this painting’s harmonious composition exemplifies Twachtman’s opinion that “never is nature more lovely than when it is snowing.” He enjoyed depicting the beauty of the frozen terrain, believing that it was conducive to contemplation and regeneration.
| Artist | John Henry Twachtman (American, 1853–1902) |
|---|---|
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Size | 64.2 × 76.6 cm (25 5/16 × 30 3/16 in.) |
| Origin | Greenwich |
| Type | Painting |
| Museum | Art Institute of Chicago · museum page |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0): free to download, print and hang. |
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