Who painted Hiver (Le Loup dans la neige)?

Hiver (Le Loup dans la neige) was painted by Félix Bracquemond in 1864.

Where can I see Hiver (Le Loup dans la neige)?

Hiver (Le Loup dans la neige) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Hiver (Le Loup dans la neige)?

Hiver (Le Loup dans la neige) is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Hiver (Le Loup dans la neige)?

Museum-quality prints of Hiver (Le Loup dans la neige) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Hiver (Le Loup dans la neige)

Félix Bracquemond , 1864

Hiver (Le Loup dans la neige) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Félix Bracquemond. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1864, *Hiver (Le Loup dans la neige)* is an etching executed on laid paper by French artist Félix Henri Bracquemond. The composition presents a wintry woodland scene, with skeletal trees aligned beneath a muted sky and a solitary wolf traversing a snow‑covered path. The work exemplifies Bracquemond’s interest in atmospheric landscape and narrative minimalism.

Subject & Meaning

The print captures a quiet, desolate winter environment, using the lone wolf as a focal point that suggests both isolation and the persistence of life amid stark conditions. The sparse arrangement of trees and the expansive snow field emphasize the silence of the season, inviting contemplation of nature’s endurance.

Technique & Style

Bracquemond employed fine, closely spaced lines to render deep shadows and the texture of bark, giving the trees a subtle three‑dimensional quality. The etching process, involving incised metal plates and careful ink application, allows for delicate tonal gradations that convey the pale sky and the soft blanket of snow.

History & Provenance

The piece reflects his broader artistic activities, which also included contributions to the Japonisme trend through decorative pottery designs.

As a leading figure in the mid‑nineteenth‑century revival of printmaking, Bracquemond produced this work during a period when he encouraged peers such as Édouard Manet and Edgar Degas to experiment with the medium. The piece reflects his broader artistic activities, which also included contributions to the Japonisme trend through decorative pottery designs. He was married to Impressionist painter Marie Bracquemond, linking him to another strand of contemporary French art.