This painting captures a winter labour scene along the frozen St. Lawrence River by the city of Longueuil in Quebec. Bundled against the cold, workers cut and haul ice blocks under the night sky. The painting’s soft hues and impressionistic style highlight Canadian winters' harsh yet serene beauty.
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.
