Winter Landscape with Frozen River 1830 - 1897

"Winter Landscape with Frozen River" (1830-1897) by Lodewijk Johannes Kleijn is a watercolor depicting a quintessential Dutch winter scene. The frozen river, a central focus, is filled with skaters and a small boat, while a windmill dominates the right side of the composition. Kleijn’s work is characterized by meticulous detail, evident in the rendering of the snow-covered landscape and the figures going about their daily routines. This artwork, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection, exemplifies the artist’s talent for capturing the beauty of a cold winter day in the Netherlands.