The artwork titled “Glen Birnam” is an oil painting on canvas created by John Everett Millais in 1891. This piece, which falls under the Realism movement, measures 145.2 by 101.1 cm and belongs to the genre of landscape art.
The artwork depicts a serene winter scene, characterized by a winding path that meanders through a forest composed of leafless trees, evoking a cold, tranquil atmosphere. The ground and the forest are lightly cloaked with snow, adding to the wintery feel of the landscape. The background features a subtly rising mountain range under a soft, warm sky tinged with hues suggesting either dawn or dusk. Dominating the right foreground, a solitary figure clad in a long dark coat and a red headscarf, holding a basket, walks along the pathway, lending a sense of depth and human presence to the natural setting. The barren trees, sparse foliage, and subdued color palette collectively emphasize the stark beauty and quiet stillness of the winter landscape.
