Capturing the Beauty and Terror of Winter

How the winter months inspired artists across regions and time periods, from Pieter Bruegel the Elder to Utagawa Hiroshige.

The following essay was first published on January 9th, 2024. For readers in the Northern Hemisphere, winter is just around the corner, so I’ve decided to resurrect this piece from the archives.

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To my readers in the States, I hope you have a peaceful Thanksgiving weekend surrounded by loved ones. To everyone else, stay warm! -Nicole