Artwork
Corner of the House and Bullfinches on the Tree. Winter
Corner of the House and Bullfinches on the Tree. Winter is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Olga Rozanova. It dates from 1907 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery. Corner of the House and Bullfinches on the Tree.
About this work
Overview
Corner of the House and Bullfinches on the Tree. Winter is a 1907 oil painting by Russian avant-garde artist Olga Rozanova, housed in the Tretyakov Gallery. The work captures a serene winter scene, juxtaposing architectural and natural elements.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a snow-clad tree in the foreground with Eurasian bullfinches perched on its branches, set against a backdrop of a partially obscured, simple one-story house with a chimney. The composition conveys a sense of coldness and temporal stasis.
Technique & Style
Rozanova employed bold colors and thick, expressive brushstrokes. The palette contrasts vibrant hues for the bullfinches (red, yellow, green) with muted whites, grays, and blues for the snow-covered tree and house, emphasizing the natural and built environments.
History & Provenance
Created in 1907, the painting reflects Rozanova's association with multiple early 20th-century movements, including Suprematism, Neo-Primitivism, and Cubo-Futurism, while also aligning with broader Post-Impressionist tendencies.
Context
While the artist's broader body of work spans various avant-garde styles, this piece particularly highlights her interpretation of winter landscapes, blending simplicity of form with expressive color.
Artist & collection
Artist
Olga Vladimirovna Rozanova (also spelled Rosanova, Russian: Ольга Владимировна Розанова) (22 June 1886 – 7 November 1918, Moscow) was a Russian avant-garde artist painting in the styles of Suprematism, Neo-Primitivism, and Cubo-Futurism.
