Winter (V) 1907

"Winter (V)" is a 1907 watercolor painting by Mikalojus Konstantinas Ciurlionis, a Lithuanian symbolist painter. The work features a stylized candlestick with burning flames against a backdrop of stylized floral motifs and a snow-covered landscape. The symbolic imagery evokes the winter season and the passage of time, with the burning candles representing light and hope in the midst of the cold and darkness. Ciurlionis's art often explores themes of nature, music, and spirituality, creating a mystical and dreamlike atmosphere. His unique style, characterized by vibrant colors, flowing lines, and symbolic imagery, has earned him recognition as a pioneering figure in Lithuanian art.