This stunning painting beautifully conveys those bright, sunny, crisp days of winter, where you wrap up warm and go for a long walk. The snow is receding and the colours and light are spectacular.
Egorov’s paintings frequently contain birch trees. The Birch is know as Russia’s Tree. It is a symbol of Russian nature and Russian beauty, the birch tree (“bereza” or “berezka” in Russian) has a very special place in the country’s culture. … The birch and things made from it, including birch bark, are considered talismans against evil forces.