Oil on Canvas
81.5 x 132 cms, 32" x 52"
Signed lower right
 
Alexandre Jacob’s Aube d’Hiver is a mesmerizing portrayal of the French countryside at dawn, a time when the world is just beginning to wake from its slumber. This winter landscape reflects Jacob’s penchant for capturing the ephemeral qualities of light, a signature element that permeates much of his work. The sky dominates the composition, stretching across the canvas in a brilliant display of colour. The soft orange glow of the rising sun spreads its warmth across the horizon, gradually dispelling the cold grip of night. Jacob’s masterful handling of this early morning light infuses the scene with a sense of quiet anticipation, as if the day itself is holding its breath, waiting for the world to come alive.