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Winter Landscape with Rising Moon

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This serene winter scene captures a quiet forest landscape under a rising moon, its pale light casting a gentle glow over the snowy terrain. The central focus is a narrow stream that snakes through the snow-covered ground, its dark water reflecting the moonlight and the bare trees standing tall on either side. The artist’s brushwork delivers a delicate balance between the softness of the snow and the rough texture of the tree bark, creating a vivid contrast that feels both tactile and alive.

The color palette is dominated by cool whites and blues, punctuated by the earthy browns and greens of the trees and underbrush. The sky, tinged with soft purples and blues, enhances the quiet, almost magical atmosphere of twilight. The composition guides the viewer’s eye gently from the foreground stream to the glowing moon in the distance, evoking a peaceful, contemplative mood. This work elegantly conveys the stillness of winter and the subtle beauty found in nature’s quiet moments.

Winter Landscape with Rising Moon

Adolf Kaufmann

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4677 × 4255 px
1090 × 995 mm

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