Little Russian Ox Cart in Winter by Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky

Little Russian Ox Cart in Winter 1866

ivankonstantinovichaivazovsky

snow

abstract painting

winter

house

impressionist landscape

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

fluid art

neo expressionist

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

surrealist

watercolor

arm

"Little Russian Ox Cart in Winter" (1866) by Ivan Aivazovsky depicts a serene winter scene in the countryside. The painting features a small wooden house nestled amidst snow-covered hills, with an ox cart laden with hay traveling along a winding path. The artist, known primarily for his maritime paintings, skillfully captures the quiet beauty of the winter landscape, using soft hues of white, blue, and gray to evoke a sense of tranquility. The painting showcases Aivazovsky's versatility as an artist, exploring themes of nature and rural life with equal mastery.