Last updated: 17 Dec 2024
Cottages in Snow
Undated
Brush and paper
Watercolour
Landscape
Impressionism
This is done from a calendar picture
1. Medium: Watercolor on paper
2. Shapes and objects: A winter mountain landscape. In the foreground, there's a snow-covered field with two small wooden structures, likely cabins or sheds. There are several evergreen trees, some in the foreground and others dotting the landscape. The background is dominated by large, snow-capped mountains. The sky is a clear blue.
3. Colours: Predominantly cool tones. White and light blue for the snow-covered areas. Dark green for the evergreen trees. Grey and white for the mountains. A vibrant blue for the sky. Brown tones for the wooden structures.
4. Narrative: This painting captures the serene beauty of a winter mountain scene. The small cabins in the vast snowy landscape create a sense of scale, emphasizing the grandeur of the mountains. The clear blue sky suggests a crisp, cold day after a snowfall. There's a feeling of isolation and tranquility, yet also a cozy element with the presence of the cabins. The painting evokes the quiet majesty of winter in the mountains, inviting the viewer to imagine the peacefulness and beauty of such a setting.
5. Original Artist: While this is an original work by Mehrdad Fahimi, the style and subject matter are reminiscent of the winter landscapes painted by Group of Seven artist Lawren Harris. Harris was known for his stylized depictions of Canadian landscapes, particularly mountains and northern scenes.
However, Fahimi's use of watercolor and his more naturalistic approach also brings to mind some of the winter scenes painted by American artist Andrew Wyeth, particularly in the detailed rendering of the snow and the subtle use of color.
Harris's works can be found in major Canadian museums, including the Art Gallery of Ontario and the National Gallery of Canada. Wyeth's paintings are prominently featured in American museums such as the Brandywine River Museum of Art in Pennsylvania.
While Fahimi's painting is clearly his own, it seems to blend influences from these North American landscape traditions, creating a scene that captures the essence of a serene winter mountain landscape.
Details
Type
artwork
Created At
12 May 2023