February (1979) by Alex Colville

February - Alex Colville - 1979

Artwork Information

TitleFebruary
ArtistAlex Colville
Date1979
Art MovementContemporary Realism

About February

“February” is a piece of artwork created in 1979 by artist Alex Colville, who was known for his detailed style within the Contemporary Realism movement. This genre painting is part of Colville’s “Calendar, 1979” series. “February” resonates with the elements of everyday life and the emotional tone of its particular time of year.

The painting depicts a solitary figure, seen from behind, walking away through a snowy landscape. The subject is enshrouded in a heavy coat with a hood or cap on their head, suggesting the chill of the February cold. The ground is covered in snow, and in the background, there appears to be a dark, possibly frozen, body of water. The human figure is positioned off-center, creating a sense of movement and focus on the expanse they are moving into. To the right, the edge of what seems to be another figure or object is visible, adding to the composition and possibly hinting at a narrative or deeper context within the scene. The atmosphere of the painting captures the starkness and solitude often associated with winter months. The name of the month, “February,” is inscribed at the bottom of the piece, anchoring the artwork to a specific temporal context.

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