Houses in the Snow and Mount Kolsaas
- Original dimensions
- 91 x 64 cm
- Museum
- Uehara Museum of Modern Art
- Year
- 1895
Scene depicted
This pictorial work transports us to a delicate landscape, where the houses seem to huddle under a thick blanket of snow. Mount Kolsaas, an imposing figure in the background, offers a fascinating contrast to the soothing calm of the canvas. The details of the snowflakes and the cast shadows depict a refreshing winter, inviting the viewer to contemplate the ephemeral beauty of nature.
Historical context
Year: 1895 |BRK| Museum: Uehara Museum of Modern Art |BRK| Dimensions: 91 x 64 cm
Place in the artist's career
“Houses in the Snow and Mount Kolsaas” marks a turning point in Claude Monet's career, revealing a period of remarkable technical mastery. Compared to other works such as “ Impression, Sunrise ” and “ Water Lilies ,” this canvas illustrates the evolution of his style, moving from scenes of life to more introspective compositions, imbued with serenity and magic.
Anecdote
“The light plays in the snow, an eternal dance, and I am simply a spectator.” These words from Monet evoke the inspiration that gave birth to this masterpiece . Imagine him, on a frosty morning, where the silence of a snowy landscape mingles with the softness of the first light of dawn. The scene speaks to him and imposes itself, revealing the discreet charm of the houses and the majestic Mount Kolsaas.