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William Thomas Smedley
Snow Scene with Young Couple

1893

$4,200
£3,190
€3,685.51
CA$5,886.45
A$6,588.05
CHF 3,438.45
MX$80,340.21
NOK 44,007.53
SEK 41,658.76
DKK 27,504.46
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About the Item

William Thomas Smedley’s black and white watercolor presents a delicate winter scene featuring a young couple amidst freshly fallen snow. The crisp contrast between the deep blacks and stark whites enhances the quiet intimacy of the moment. The young man, bundled in a heavy coat, leans slightly toward his companion, his stance both protective and engaged. The woman, wrapped in a flowing winter cloak, tilts her head subtly, her expression serene yet contemplative. Snow blankets the ground in a luminous white, while dark, skeletal trees stretch into the sky, their forms adding depth and framing the figures. Smedley’s masterful handling of light and shadow emphasizes the stillness of the winter air and the gentle connection shared by the couple, creating a timeless and evocative composition.

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