Winter (VIII) 1907

"Winter (VIII)" (1907) is a symbolist painting by Lithuanian artist Mikalojus Konstantinas Ciurlionis. The artwork features a red-brown background with white star-like shapes, suggesting a snowy landscape. The distinct geometric patterns evoke a sense of stillness and tranquility, conveying the essence of a cold winter. The painting is part of Ciurlionis’s series "The Seasons," depicting the cycle of nature through symbolic imagery. Ciurlionis’s work is known for its mystical and symbolic elements, deeply rooted in Lithuanian folklore and the natural world.