Ethereal Winter Landscape with Ancient Tree

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An oil painting depicts a magical winter landscape featuring a large, ancient tree covered in white snow and hoarfrost, positioned centrally on a snow-covered hill. The tree's intricate, gnarled branches are heavily laden with frost, and its dark trunk is visible beneath the snowy mantle. A bright golden light emanates from behind the tree, creating a strong backlighting effect that highlights its silhouette and casts long, detailed shadows. The sky is a gradient of warm yellows, oranges, and golds, with brushstrokes that suggest textured clouds or a radiant atmosphere. The snow on the hill and surrounding ground is a mix of whites and blues, indicating depth and cool light, but the foreground also reflects the golden light in patterns resembling the tree's roots, creating a mirroring effect. The shadows of the tree's roots spread across the icy, snow-covered surface, showing hints of the glowing light. The overall style is realistic yet painterly, with visible brushstrokes and a sense of depth and ethereal beauty.