Bare Winter Oaks in Snow Painting Monet larger ones at the front

larger ones at the front and smaller buds drifting toward the edges

one heavy paw hanging forward as he gazes calmly into the distance

or let it lift a dressing area or reading nook where light is gentle

The honeyed ambers and creamy whites flatter taupe

A maritime evening rendered with feeling and light

Bare Winter Oaks in Snow Painting Monet larger ones at the frontTwo gnarled oaks stand stripped of their leaves on a snow covered mound, their tangled branches clawing upward against a cold, luminous sky. Between them rests a cluster of stone, dusted with snow and crowned by what appears to be the remains of an old Gothic arch, half swallowed by the wintry ground. The palette is hushed and atmospheric: chill blues and slate greys in the foreground give way to a warm wash of pale gold along the horizon, where a