Winter c. 19th century

"Winter" is an etching by French artist Ludovic Napoléon Lepic, dated to the 19th century. The artwork depicts a lone bird perched on a stump in a snowy landscape, with a winding path leading off into the distance. The composition is dominated by the vastness of the wintery scene, creating a sense of solitude and isolation. Lepic's use of delicate lines and subtle shading effectively captures the texture of the snow and the cold, atmospheric air. The Minneapolis Institute of Art houses this small but striking print.