Artwork

Murol in the Snow

Murol in the Snow, by Victor Charreton, unspecified, 1920
Murol in the Snow, by Victor Charreton, unspecified, 1920

Murol in the Snow is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Victor Charreton. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Murol in the Snow is a landscape painting by Victor Charreton, dated to around 1920, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene snow-covered village scene, with white-roofed houses, dark shutters, and a bare tree set against a gray sky, evoking a sense of stillness and quiet.

Technique & Style

Charreton employed thick, textured brushstrokes to convey the weight of snow on the village buildings, creating a tactile effect that emphasizes the heaviness of the snow.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Victor Charreton

Artist

Victor Charreton

Victor Charreton (1864–1936) was a French artist, born in Bourgoin-Jallieu.

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