The artwork titled “Love of Winter” by George Bellows, completed in 1914, is a genre painting executed with oil on canvas. This piece belongs to the American Realism movement and is currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
“Love of Winter” vividly portrays a bustling winter scene set against a snow-laden backdrop. The composition features people indulging in winter activities, predominantly ice skating, on a frozen expanse. Central to the piece is a mixture of figures, young and old, dressed in period winter attire, adding a sense of liveliness and social interaction to the scene. The background features a mountainous landscape, with trees and a house in the distance, encapsulating the serene beauty of a winter day. The vivid contrasts between the cool blue tones of the landscape and the warmer hues of the figures’ clothing create a striking visual impression, evoking both the chill and charm of the season.
