The artwork titled “Snow Plow” was created by Alex Colville in 1967 and represents the Contemporary Realism art movement. The artwork belongs to the genre of genre painting.
“Snow Plow” depicts a solitary figure standing in front of a robust, orange snow plow. The figure, clad in a dark, hooded jacket, faces the machine, which dominates the right side of the composition. The setting is a stark, wintry landscape with a vast expanse of snow-covered ground and a clear, pale blue sky. The precise and meticulous style characteristic of Contemporary Realism is evident in the detailed rendering of the snow plow’s metallic surfaces, the texture of the snow, and the subtle, nuanced shading of the figure’s clothing. The artwork evokes a sense of quiet isolation and a contemplative mood, inviting the viewer to ponder the relationship between the human figure and the imposing machinery that shapes the winter landscape.