Short Cuts (1901)

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"Short Cuts" (1901) by Eugène Jansson is a compelling portrayal of a frozen riverscape, where the icy blues and muted whites blend seamlessly to capture the chill and solitude of a winter day. This painting features a panoramic view of a cityscape in the distance, possibly hinting at Stockholm's renowned waterfronts. The river, enveloped in ice, reflects Jansson's fascination with light and its interplay with the natural world, a recurring theme in his works.In the foreground, distinctive paths have been carved into the snow-covered ice, suggestive of shortcuts taken by those brave enough to traverse the frozen surface. These winding pathways draw the viewer's eye across the river towards the city, creating a sense of movement and connection between the near and the far. The inclusion of small boats, trapped by the ice, adds a stillness to the scene, contrasting with the implied motion of the footpaths.Jansson's brushwork and use of a restrained color palette emphasize the serene, almost melancholic atmosphere of a northern winter, inviting the viewer to reflect on the quiet beauty and stark realities of life in colder climates.

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Eugène Fredrik Jansson (18 March 1862, Stockholm – 15 June 1915, Skara) was a Swedish painter known for his night-time land- and cityscapes dominated by shades of blue. Towards the end of his life, from about 1904, he mainly painted male nudes. The earlier of these phases has caused him to sometimes be referred to as blåmålaren, "the blue-painter".