The artwork titled “Snowy Landscape with the Old Tower” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1883 while he was in Nuenen, Netherlands. Executed with pencil and ink on paper, this piece belongs to the Realism art movement and is categorized as a sketch and study.
The artwork depicts a serene winter scene, characterized by the muted, monochromatic tones typically produced by pencil and ink. The composition includes a tall, old tower in a snow-covered landscape, with a cluster of bare trees in the foreground. A horse-drawn cart with figures bundled against the cold adds a touch of human presence to the otherwise stark setting. Additionally, scattered birds and a delicate fence line enrich the depiction, creating a detailed, yet tranquil representation of winter in the Dutch countryside.
