First Snow 1986

"First Snow" is a painting by Ivan Marchuk, created in 1986. The work depicts a serene winter landscape with a small river winding through a forest. The artist's signature pointillist style, known as "pleinairism," is evident in the delicate dots of color that create the texture of the snow-covered landscape. The subdued tones of the painting evoke a sense of tranquility and solitude. This is characteristic of Marchuk's work, which often features nature in a minimalist way, emphasizing its beauty and serenity.