“Winter Sunrise,” created by Lawren Harris in 1913, is a striking example of the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement. The artwork is classified as a landscape and showcases Harris’s distinctive style and technique in depicting natural scenes.
The artwork presents a wintry forest scene, where towering pine trees draped in heavy snow dominate the composition. The foreground features undulating snow-covered terrain that reflects the delicate interplay of light and shadow. In the background, slender, reddish tree trunks rise against a backdrop of a soft, pastel sky, which hints at the dawning sun. The use of vibrant colors and bold outlines captures both the coldness of winter and the serene beauty of a new day breaking. The meticulous attention to detail and the harmonious blend of natural elements exemplify the Art Nouveau style, portraying nature in a stylized yet expressive manner.
