Icebound

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.

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Free to download and reuse. Image courtesy of Art Institute of Chicago.

Artist

John Henry Twachtman (American, 1853–1902)

Date

c. 1889

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

64.2 × 76.6 cm (25 5/16 × 30 3/16 in.)

Origin

Greenwich

Collection

Art Institute of Chicago

Credit

Friends of American Art Collection