An Evening in March Charlotte Wahlstrom

The canvas presents a wintry landscape dominated by a partially thawed expanse of water. A winding stream cuts through a field of snow and ice, its surface reflecting the muted light from above. The artist has rendered the scene with a palette largely composed of cool blues, whites, and greens, creating an atmosphere of quiet stillness and melancholic beauty.
The composition is structured around diagonal lines – the course of the water, the slope of the land – which guide the viewer’s eye into the distance. A dense cluster of trees occupies the upper portion of the frame, their dark green foliage providing a visual anchor against the pale sky. Patches of snow remain on the ground and clinging to the tree trunks, suggesting a recent thaw but also hinting at the lingering grip of winter.
The light source appears to be positioned behind the viewer, casting long shadows across the snowy surface and illuminating the water with an ethereal glow. The artist’s brushwork is loose and expressive, particularly in the depiction of the sky and the reflections on the waters surface, conveying a sense of movement and transience.
Beyond the straightforward representation of a natural scene, the painting seems to explore themes of transition and impermanence. The melting ice symbolizes the end of winter and the promise of spring, but also evokes a feeling of loss – the disappearance of something familiar. The subdued color scheme and quiet composition contribute to an overall mood of introspection and contemplation. One might interpret this as a meditation on the cyclical nature of time and the beauty found in moments of change.

The signature is located at the bottom right corner, rendered in delicate script.