Jonas Rosenquist’s Körsbärsträd i vintertid (Cherry Tree in Winter) captures the stark beauty of nature in a subdued, almost melancholic winter landscape. The painting’s color palette is dominated by cool blues, grays, and muted whites, evoking the crisp stillness of winter. The cherry trees, typically symbols of fleeting beauty and renewal, stand bare and skeletal, their branches reaching upward in a delicate, almost ghostly manner. The expressive brushstrokes create a sense of texture and depth, making the trees feel both fragile and resilient against the cold expanse. The soft blending of colors in the background suggests snowfall or mist, further enhancing the dreamlike atmosphere of the scene.
Despite its winter setting, there is a quiet warmth within the composition, as if the memory of spring lingers beneath the surface. The trees, though stripped of their blossoms, remain standing, hinting at endurance and the cycles of nature. The painting invites contemplation, encouraging the viewer to find beauty in dormancy and stillness. Rosenquist’s approach to light and shadow adds a poetic quality to the piece, making Körsbärsträd i vintertid not just a depiction of winter, but a meditation on time, change, and the quiet promise of renewal.
- Size: H100 x W50 cm
- Material: Oil on wool canvas
- Price: €750
