Garden Under the Snow II
- Original dimensions
- 49 x 41.5 cm
- Museum
- Statens Museum for Kunst
- Year
- 1879
Scene depicted
"Garden Under the Snow II" unveils a peaceful scene. The canvas shows a garden, gently covered by delicate flakes, where nature seems to rest. The trees, frozen in the frost, rise majestically, creating a contrast between the pure white of the snow and the dark forms of the vegetation. The winter silence invites contemplation, making this work a refuge for the spirit.
Historical context
Created in 1879, the painting "Garden Under the Snow II" by Paul Gauguin is part of the vibrant Symbolist movement that emerged at the end of the 19th century. Located in Copenhagen at the Statens Museum for Kunst , this pictorial work, emblematic of the artistic transition of the time, depicts a peaceful garden frozen by snow, revealing intimate panoramas of silent beauty.
Place in the artist's career
This canvas marks a key milestone in Gauguin's career — a period when his unique style begins to assert itself. Placing it alongside his other creations such as "The Card Players" and "The Vision of the Sermon," one notes a technical evolution in terms of colors and composition, forever anchoring his mark in the history of art.
Anecdote
"Painting is not an image, but a volume and a light that dance." These words resonate deeply when considering the inspiration behind this canvas . While contemplating a garden covered with a snowy blanket on a quiet morning, Gauguin captured the ephemeral beauty of nature, transforming it into a masterpiece forever frozen in the harmony of its colors.