Winter has a way of inspiring artists unlike any other season. Its serene landscapes, snow-covered rooftops, and frosty skies have been immortalized in countless paintings throughout history. These works don’t just capture the visuals of winter—they evoke its stillness, coziness, and sometimes its loneliness.
From bustling snowy villages to quiet forest paths, each painting tells its own story. This collection of classic winter artworks invites you to pause, reflect, and feel the timeless beauty of the season. Take a moment to explore how these artists brought the chill of winter to life with their brushstrokes.
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1. “Winter landscape with villagers on a frozen lake outside a town” by Thomas Heeremans (1681)
2. “Winter landscape” by Joos de Momper II (between 1601 and 1635)
3. "Light Reflections on the Snow" by Gustave Den Duyts (1889)
4. "Winter Caravan on Road" by Ivan Aivazovsky (1857)
5. "Winter Landscape in the Evening Light" by Stefan Popowski (1935)
6. "Frolicking on a Frozen Canal in a Town" by Abraham Johannes Couwenberg (circa 1830-1837)
7. "Procession at a Snowy Monastery" by Albert Bredow (1887)
8. "American Homestead Winter" by Currier and Ives (1868)
9. "Winter pleasures" by Anton Doll (1887)
10. "Winter Sunset" by Benjamin Champney (between 1837 and 1907)
11. "Farmstead in Wintert" by George Henry Durrie (1860)
12. "Fishing Boats in Winter Sunlight" by Anders Andersen-Lundby (1888)
13. "Deer in the Snow" by Gustave Courbet (1866)
14. "Winter Landscape" by Frans de Momper (first half of 17th century)
15. "New England early winter" by Samuel Lancaster Gerry (1849)
16. "Hunter in Winter Wood" by George Henry Durrie (1860)
