Winter Evening (1893) by Gustav Wentzel

  • Artwork Name
    Winter Evening (1893)
  • Artist
    Gustav Wentzel (1859–1927), Norwegian
  • Dimensions
    Oil on canvas
  • Collection Source
    Public domain
  • License
    Public Domain Content: Free for Personal & Commercial Use
  • 3385 x 4000 pixels, JPEG, 10.16 MB
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About the Artist

Gustav Wentzel

Gustav Wentzel (1859–1927), Norwegian, Best known for his richly detailed scenes of everyday life, he brought warmth and realism to Nordic genre painting. His work often portrayed domestic interiors, rural landscapes, and winter scenes with a strong narrative sense. Using a muted palette and careful composition, he managed to convey both emotion and atmosphere with subtle power, making his paintings feel grounded and authentic.

Artwork Story

‘Winter Evening’ captures a quiet Nordic street wrapped in snow, where soft lamplight glows against the deep blue of dusk. The piece balances stillness and life, with subtle signs of movement—footsteps in the snow, smoke from a chimney—giving it a lived-in feeling. It’s the kind of scene that doesn’t shout, but lingers.

Wentzel’s brushwork is gentle but deliberate, layering muted tones to evoke the hush of winter. It’s more than just a landscape—it’s a moment frozen in time that pulls you into its calm, slightly melancholic atmosphere.

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