An Early Winter

"An Early Winter" is a notable landscape painting by John Henry Twachtman, created around 1888. Rendered in oil on canvas, it is Twachtman's largest known work. The painting depicts a serene winter scene, capturing the subtle mood of an early winter day, reflecting the influence of Impressionism with its loose brushwork and emphasis on light. Painted in front of the home of his friend J. Alden Weir, this work showcases Twachtman's mastery in creating atmospheric and intimate landscapes that evoke both realism and emotional depth.