Winter alley lit by lanterns Pictorial art 6 / 15 2

vvswan68 – Winter alley lit by lanterns
This painting, executed in oil, presents a serene winter scene within a city - small alley under the trees. The artist used impressionist techniques to capture the interplay of light and shadow. The scene is dominated by tall, dark trees, their trunks and branches starkly contrasted against the white snow. The textured strokes are made with a palette knife to add depth and liveliness to the composition. The subtle blue and gray tones of the snow are interspersed with some yellow coming from lanterns. Also, the dry larch needles create a sort of yellow-brown cloud above the path. The snow-laden branches and the uneven, textured snow convey the cold, crisp atmosphere of a winter’s night. A path cleaned of snow leads the viewer’s eye forward to the end of the alley, evoking a sense of a new way mixed with a shadow of a sadness of parting. The painting can be hung on the wall without a frame since the image is continued on the ends.

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