January Thaw

1936

John W. Taylor

Associated Names
John W. Taylor

Artist, American, 1897 - 1983

The image shows a winter landscape from an elevated viewpoint. There is a snow-covered wooden shed with a slanted roof in the foreground. Next to it is a large tree with sprawling branches. A figure in winter clothing is near a wooden structure, possibly chopping wood. The detailed sketch portrays a house with snow on its roof to the right. Delicate lines depict the house, trees, and surroundings. In the background, there is a hill with trees and a fence in the distance. Birds are flying under an overcast sky. The color scheme is monochromatic, using shades of grey to depict winter.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Reba and Dave Williams, Greenwich, CT; gift to NGA, 2008

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q76555561

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