Maurice Cullen’s Winter Evening on Craig Street, Montreal, evokes the atmospheric charm of a snowy urban night. Soft, diffused light from streetlamps illuminates figures and a horse-drawn sleigh amidst the hazy backdrop. Cullen’s impressionistic brushstrokes and muted tones capture the quiet beauty and movement of a wintry evening in Montreal.
Maurice Cullen (1866–1934) was a pioneering Canadian Impressionist painter known for his masterful depictions of Quebec's snowy landscapes and urban scenes. Influenced by his studies in Paris, Cullen embraced light, colour, and atmosphere. His work celebrated Canada's natural beauty, establishing him as a key figure in Canadian art history.
