John Henry Twachtman - Icebound , Painting Poster

"Icebound" is a painting by John Henry Twachtman, an American artist who lived from 1853 to 1902. During the last decade of his life, Twachtman frequently painted landscapes around his home on Round Hill Road in Greenwich, Connecticut. In contrast to typical barren winter scenes, Twachtman enjoyed depicting the beauty of frozen terrain, believing it to be conducive to contemplation and regeneration. "Icebound" captures the tranquil yet dynamic essence of a frozen landscape, with sinuous curves defining the snow and ice against the water. The painting's dense layers of paint mimic the accumulation of snow on frozen ground. The harmonious composition exemplifies Twachtman's belief that nature is most lovely when it is snowing.