Artwork

A Street in Winter: Evening

A Street in Winter: Evening, by Unknown, oil, 1855
A Street in Winter: Evening, by Unknown, oil, 1855

A Street in Winter: Evening is an oil painting by the Realist artist Unknown. It dates from 1855 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

About this work

Overview

A Street in Winter: Evening is an oil painting depicting a serene winter scene.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a snow-covered street at evening, with a few figures walking under umbrellas, conveying a sense of quiet and peacefulness.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and contrast, with dark shadows and bright highlights guiding the viewer's eye through the scene.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known