Winter Scene in Holland 1865

"Winter Scene in Holland" by Johan Barthold Jongkind, a Dutch-born artist, is a charming depiction of a Dutch winter scene. The small oil painting, completed in 1865, showcases Jongkind's characteristic loose brushstrokes and atmospheric light, giving the work a sense of spontaneity and immediacy. The scene depicts a frozen canal with figures ice skating, a windmill, and boats moored in the distance, all under a pale, wintery sky. This painting highlights the beauty of Dutch landscapes and the simple joys of wintertime in Holland.