The Winter | Valentin Ruths | 1881

The Winter (1881) by Valentin Ruths conveys a profoundly gloomy and introspective woodland landscape, defined by bare, contorted trees and a snow-laden path receding into shadow. Rendered in muted tones and dim, overcast light, the composition emphasizes isolation and seasonal bleakness. Ruths’ restrained palette and meticulous attention to atmosphere align with late-19th-century landscape painting, where emotional mood and melancholic stillness are used to evoke the somber, contemplative essence of winter.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

All framed prints feature our premium fine art paper. This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy.

Print: 

For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.

• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging