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Winter Scene, River with Figures Skating, 1671 (oil on wood)
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Winter Scene, River with Figures Skating, 1671 (oil on wood)
3743938 Winter Scene, River with Figures Skating, 1671 (oil on wood) by Molenaer, Claes (Nicolaes) (1630-76); 44.5x54.6 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); (add.info.: Underneath a wintry sky some people are skating on a frozen river. On the left, a man with his back to us and holding a long pole skates away into the middle-ground. More skaters can be seen in the distance. To his right, a boy in red on a sledge is pushed by his companion. Beside them, an old man and a woman, wearing a yellow blouse and red skirt and accompanied by a child, engage in conversation.); eNottingham City Museums & Galleries; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 22311774
© Nottingham City Museums & Galleries / Bridgeman Images
Frozen River Ice Skating Overcast Skaters Stormy
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This winter scene, captured in 1671 by Dutch artist Claes Molenaer, transports us to a frozen river where figures are gracefully skating under a wintry sky. The oil on wood painting, measuring 44.5x54.6 cm, is housed in the Nottingham City Museums and Galleries at Nottingham Castle. In the foreground, we see a man with his back turned to us, gliding effortlessly into the middle-ground while holding a long pole for balance. As our gaze extends further into the distance, more skaters come into view against the backdrop of quaint houses and an overcast sky. To the right of our focal point lies an endearing sight - a young boy dressed in vibrant red clothing joyfully riding on a sledge pushed by his companion. Nearby stands an old man engaged in conversation with a woman wearing a yellow blouse and red skirt; they are accompanied by an observant child. Molenaer's meticulous attention to detail brings this winter wonderland alive as he captures both movement and stillness within this frozen moment in time. The painting exudes both tranquility and excitement as it portrays scenes of leisurely skating amidst stormy weather conditions. This remarkable artwork from Bridgeman Images allows viewers to immerse themselves in the beauty of winter landscapes while appreciating the skillful brushwork that has preserved this snapshot from history for centuries to come.
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