Moonlight 1877

"Moonlight" (1877) by Józef Chełmoński depicts a team of horses pulling a sleigh across a snow-covered landscape under a luminous, moonlit sky. The scene evokes a sense of solitude and tranquility, emphasizing the vastness of the winter wilderness. The painting’s realism and focus on the natural world are characteristic of Chełmoński’s style, which celebrated the beauty of the Polish countryside. Known for his depictions of peasant life, Chełmoński masterfully portrays the horses' movement and the textures of the snow, creating a captivating scene of winter travel.