Winter Morning in the Country (1873) by Currier and Ives

Winter Morning in the Country - Currier and Ives - 1873

Artwork Information

TitleWinter Morning in the Country
ArtistCurrier and Ives
Date1873
Art MovementRomanticism

About Winter Morning in the Country

The artwork titled “Winter Morning in the Country,” created by Currier and Ives in 1873, belongs to the Romanticism art movement and falls within the genre of genre painting. This piece depicts a picturesque rural scene, highlighting the serene beauty of a winter morning in the countryside.

The artwork presents a winter landscape featuring a rural setting with snow-covered grounds and bare trees, signifying the cold season. In the foreground, a horse-drawn sleigh, carrying two figures clad in warm clothing, dominates the scene. The sleigh appears to be transporting metal milk containers, indicating a moment of daily life in the countryside. To the left, a couple of individuals attend to chores near a barn, contributing to the bustling atmosphere of a typical country morning. The central focus is a prominently placed, well-constructed house with visible smoke from the chimney, suggesting warmth and life within. The overall ambiance of the artwork embodies tranquility and the charm of rural life during winter.

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