Moscow in Winter from the Sparrow Hills 1872

"Moscow in Winter from the Sparrow Hills" (1872) by Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky depicts a snowy landscape with a distant view of Moscow. The painting, a small-scale work at only 46 x 72 cm, features a lone figure in the foreground, a small wooden house, and a horse-drawn carriage. The distant city is rendered in soft hues, while the foreground is more detailed, creating a sense of depth. Aivazovsky, known for his seascapes, successfully captured the quiet beauty of a winter scene.