Windmill beside a frozen river (1860 - 1862)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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"Windmill beside a Frozen River," painted by Andreas Schelfhout between 1860 and 1862, captures a serene winter scene that is both evocative and tranquil. The painting features a traditional Dutch windmill standing resiliently against a pastel winter sky, tinged with the warm glow of the setting or rising sun. The river, enveloped in ice, reflects the soft hues of the sky, while figures are seen engaging in daily activities, suggestive of life continuing despite the chill.Two prominent figures in the center of the composition, possibly fishermen, stand beside a boat, seemingly ready to venture onto the frozen expanse, while a loyal dog waits nearby. The delicate handling of light and shadow by Schelfhout adds a quiet dynamism to the scene, inviting viewers to ponder the mixture of beauty and harshness presented by the winter landscape. The distant trees and the soft glow of the horizon give the painting depth and a sense of calm isolation, characteristic of Schelfhout's landscapes.
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Andreas Schelfhout (1787–1870) was a Dutch painter, etcher and lithographer, known for his landscape paintings.
Schelfhout belongs to the Romantic movement. His Dutch winter scenes and frozen canals with skaters were already famous during his lifetime. He became one of the most influential Dutch landscape artists of his century.