This oil painting hardboard, titled "Winter courtyard", the composition is centered around a cluster of wooden houses, their snow-covered roofs blending seamlessly into the muted winter sky. The foreground features a wooden fence, partially buried under thick layers of snow, leading the viewer's eye toward the warmly lit doorway of the central house. A winding snow-covered path cuts through the scene, subtly guiding the gaze deeper into the painting. To the right of the courtyard, a tall evergreen tree stands prominently, its branches heavy with snow. The tree provides a vertical contrast to the horizontal lines of the buildings and fence, adding balance and depth to the scene. In the background, faint silhouettes of more trees and structures fade into the hazy winter sky, enhancing the sense of distance and cold atmosphere. The artist masterfully captures the cool tones of winter, using a restrained but expressive palette of whites, blues, and grays, contrasted by the warm golden light emanating from the house. Shades of gray, blue, and white dominate the landscape, creating a cold yet peaceful atmosphere. The warm glow from the house’s interior serves as a focal point, symbolizing comfort and warmth amidst the winter chill. The sky is painted in soft, blended strokes, giving the impression of an overcast day or light snowfall. Subtle hints of brown and black define the wooden structures and fence, adding contrast and grounding the scene. The contrast between the cool snow and the warm house light enhances the cozy, inviting quality of the courtyard, evoking feelings of nostalgia and seasonal charm. The painting employs a rich impasto technique, where thick layers of paint create a tangible, textured surface that mimics the softness of snow. The painting conveys a deep sense of peace, solitude, and warmth amid the cold. The presence of the warmly lit house suggests life inside, making the viewer imagine the crackling of a fireplace, the scent of burning wood, and the comfort of a rural home in winter. The scene evokes a sense of nostalgia and serenity, reminding one of quiet winter evenings spent in a cozy home, sheltered from the cold outside world. The gentle snowfall and muted background further enhance the calm, dreamlike quality of the painting. By using bold textures, expressive brushwork, and a careful balance of cool and warm tones, the artist masterfully conveys both the stillness of winter and the warmth of home. 3768