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Murray Jackson Wentworth
Impressionist Snow and Horse Landscape

1937

$950
£724.59
€825.14
CA$1,335.04
A$1,456.05
CHF 771.32
MX$17,455.95
NOK 9,823.14
SEK 8,982.53
DKK 6,164.58

About the Item

Hauling Logs Through the Snow by Murray Jackson Wentworth is a luminous watercolor that captures the quiet dignity of winter labor in the rural American landscape. Wentworth’s skillful handling of watercolor allows the scene to unfold with remarkable freshness. Crisp blues carve out long shadows in the snow, while warm ochres define the powerful horses as they pull their load. The contrast between the cool ground and the glowing chestnut tones of the horses creates a dynamic visual rhythm that draws the viewer into the scene. At the center of the narrative is the teamster, steady and purposeful, fully attuned to the movements of the animals. His red coat punctuates the composition and emphasizes the human presence within the vast winter quiet. Wentworth’s loose yet intentional brushwork suggests motion, the drag of logs across snow, the shifting of hooves, and the filtered winter light moving through the trees. Known for celebrating everyday labor, Wentworth honors the resilience, strength, and harmony between people, animals, and landscape. This watercolor is signed and dated lower right, grounding it firmly within the artist’s legacy. In Hauling Logs Through the Snow, the stillness of winter becomes a stage for perseverance and connection, rendered with the atmospheric beauty that defines Wentworth’s finest work.
  • Creator:
    Murray Jackson Wentworth (1927 - 2008, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1937
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement Style:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Fredericksburg, VA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2574217330222

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