Winter Urban Serenity in Snowy Cityscape

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An atmospheric oil painting by John Singer Sargent, a panoramic view of an urban or city street in winter. The cityscape is covered in a thick blanket of pristine white snow under a clear blue sky. On the left, several red brick shacks with snow-covered roofs are shown. Their roofs are pitched steeply, and the snow on them is pristine and untouched. Beyond these shacks, towering buildings rise, their facades ranging in color from cream to light brown, some with intricate details and balconies. A golden domed building or turret is visible over the rooftops. Some of the buildings are illuminated by the warm, low-angle sunlight, creating a stark contrast with the shadows. On the right, a long street recedes into the distance, also blanketed in snow. Bare, deciduous trees line both sides of the street, their intricate branches creating a delicate, almost skeletal pattern against the sky. Some of these trees are in shadow, while others catch the light, revealing their bark and subtle colors. Further down the street, several figures are visible, walking or standing, their forms somewhat obscured by the distance and the snowy atmosphere. The light quality suggests either early morning or late afternoon, with long, soft shadows stretching across the snow. The overall mood.
Photo: Kyiv Polytechnic University