Boerderij in de sneeuw 1929 - 1930

"Boerderij in de sneeuw" (Farm in the snow) is a 1929-1930 etching by Dutch artist Lodewijk Schelfhout. This detailed print depicts a wintry scene of a farmhouse in the snow with a lone telephone pole standing in the foreground. The landscape is a simple composition with a focus on the geometric forms of the buildings and the skeletal branches of the trees. The subtle use of shading and light creates a sense of depth and atmosphere. This piece is a fine example of Schelfhout's mastery of etching and his keen observation of the natural world.