Man met paard in de sneeuw (1927)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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"Man met paard in de sneeuw" (1927) by Bernard Essers is a striking and evocative woodcut that captures the serene yet chilling essence of a snowy landscape. In this artwork, the artist depicts a solitary man in a snow-laden field, accompanied by a horse. The pair is framed by a stark, twisted tree, its branches reaching out like ghostly fingers into the darkened sky. The composition is balanced by gently undulating hills in the background, hinting at a quiet desolation of a broader, snow-covered wilderness.The monochromatic use of black and white intensifies the contrast between the snow and the shadows, carving out a scene that feels both timeless and frozen. Essers' control over the textures—from the smooth, untouched snow to the rough, jagged bark of the tree—adds a tactile quality to the print, inviting viewers to feel the cold air and hear the crunch underfoot.
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Bernard Essers (11 March 1893 – 13 May 1945) was a Dutch painter. His artistic contributions were showcased in the painting event of the art competition during the 1936 Summer Olympics. Furthermore, Essers' work was featured in the exhibition and sale titled Onze Kunst van Heden (Our Art of Today) held at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam in 1939.