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Winter, sketch for the Hôtel de Ville in Paris, between 1889 and 1892. Creator: Pierre Puvis de Chavannes
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Winter, sketch for the Hôtel de Ville in Paris, between 1889 and 1892. Creator: Pierre Puvis de Chavannes
Winter, sketch for the Hotel de Ville in Paris, between 1889 and 1892. The edge of a forest in a snowy landscape. Family at a wood fire in a ruined building. In the foreground, two men collect faggots under the gaze of an old woman in a black cape. On the right, three men pull down a tree. (L'Hiver, esquisse pour l'Hotel de Ville de Paris)
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Winter's Embrace: A Sketch for the Hôtel de Ville in Paris by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes (1889-1892) This evocative sketch by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, titled "Winter" or "L'Hiver," captures the essence of the wintry season in a rural French setting. The scene unfolds at the edge of a forest, where the landscape is blanketed in snow. The focus of the composition is a ruined building, its walls weathered and worn, where a family gathers around a roaring campfire. In the foreground, two men collect faggots, bundles of twigs and branches used for fuel, under the watchful gaze of an old woman in a black cape. Her wrinkled face and hunched posture speak of a life lived in the harsh conditions of the countryside. On the right, three men labor to pull down a tree, their faces etched with determination as they struggle against the elements. The use of color and composition in this sketch is masterful. The muted tones of the winter landscape contrast sharply with the vibrant orange and red hues of the fire, creating a sense of warmth and shelter amidst the cold. The composition is balanced and harmonious, with the diagonal lines of the tree and the men's bodies leading the viewer's eye through the scene. This sketch was created as a proposal for a mural to be installed in the Hôtel de Ville in Paris, a historic town hall and cultural institution. Unfortunately, the mural was never realized, and this sketch remains one of Puvis de Chavannes' most beloved works. Today, it can be found in the Musée du Petit Palais in Paris, where it continues to captivate audiences with its stunning depiction of winter's beauty and the resilience of the human spirit.
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