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'Winter Scene on a Frozen Canal' by Hendrick Avercamp - Avercamp isn't the most famous painter from the Dutch Golden Age, but his 'Winter Scene' captures the spirit of winter unlike many other paintings.

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'Hunters in the Snow' by Pieter Bruegel the Elder - Pieter Bruegel the Elder is behind some of the most entrancing paintings ever, and 'Hunters in the Snow' is no exception.

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'Four Seasons: Winter' by Francois Boucher - This painting is influenced by the Rococo style of the 18th century. It depicts a couple having festive fun on a golden sledge.

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'The Sea of Ice' by Caspar David Friedrich - Friedrich was one of the finest German painters, and 'The Sea of Ice' is a breathtaking painting. It shows the shipwreck of the HMS Griper.

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'Winter Landscape' by Wassily Kandinsky - 'Winter Landscape' is a standout painting from Wassily Kandinsky. Marvel at the colorful landscape.

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'The Drum Bridge and Yuhi Hill at Meguro' by Hiroshige - This influential work shows ancient Tokyo, crafted in the 19th century by Hiroshige.

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'The Forest in Winter at Sunset' by Théodore Rousseau - Rousseau never got the chance to finish this huge landscape, which shows the darker side of nature during winter.

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'Snow Storm: Hannibal and his Army Crossing the Alps' by JMW Turner - Turner worked wonders with this painting, accurately depicting a swirling snow storm.

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'Winter Landscape from Thüringen' by Edvard Munch - Munch showcased the desolate nature of a winter landscape with this work.

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'The Magpie' by Claude Monet - Monet wasn't just about ponds and poppies, he was a genius at painting winter scenes, like 'The Magpie' from the 19th century.

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'Vue de toits (Effet de neige)' by Gustave Caillebotte - 'Vue de toits' was painted by impressionist Gustave Caillebotte, who captured what urban Paris looks like during winter.

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'Winter Landscape with Skaters' by Hendrick Avercamp - This is a delightful village diorama, which depicts people enjoying themselves in the snow.

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'Cranes on Branch of Snow-covered Pine' by Katsushika Hokusai - Hokusai was a master painter and printmaker who delicately crafted this work, showing cranes in a winter scene.

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'Skaters in the Bois de Boulogne' by Pierre-Auguste Renoir - Renoir was a leading impressionist who created this striking winter scene during the winter of 1868.

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'Boulevard Saint-Denis' by Claude Monet - With this work, Monet explored how light looks during wintertime.

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'Winter Landscape' by Paul Gauguin - 'Winter Landscape' is an impressionist painting, showing just how bleak winter can look.

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'Landscape with Snow' by Vincent van Gogh - It isn't one of his most famous paintings, but 'Landscape with Snow' is a luscious winter scene. 

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'New Snow in the Avenue' by Edvard Munch - Edvard Munch was known for his symbolism, which carries through on 'New Snow in the Avenue.'

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'Hocken im Schnee' by Franz Marc - 'Hocken im Schnee' is a delightful winter landscape, using bright colors for this sumptuous still life. 

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'Partridges in the Snow' by Józef Chełmoński - The Polish painter aimed for perfection with 'Partridges in the Snow,' which dates back to 1891.

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'In Deep Winter' by Richard von Drasche-Wartinberg - You can almost feel the freeze in this painting, which dates back to 1923.

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'February' by Paul Limbourg - This Gothic painting was painted by Paul Limbourg, one half of the Limbourg brothers.

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'Winter Landscape' by Caspar David Friedrich - This landscape is scattered with interesting details, including the crucifix in the foreground, and the towering church in the background.

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'Winter Sunset' by Ivan Choultsé - Feel the winter warmth with this landscape, crafted by Ivan Choultsé in the 1920s.

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'Little Russian Ox Cart' by Ivan Aivazovsky - Aivazovsky was a formidable Russian Romantic Painter. 'Little Russian Ox Cart' is one of his sweetest scenes, showcasing the innocence of youth.

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'The Icebergs' by Frederic Edwin Church - This painting was inspired by Church's voyage to the North Atlantic. It shows the sheer striking beauty of nature.

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'Boulevard de Clichy' by Paul Signac - Some winter commotion is beautifully showcased with this work, painted by Signac in 1886.

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'Last Tavern at City Gates' by Vasily Perov - 'Last Tavern at City Gates' is a striking example of realism, painted by Perov in 1868.

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'Winter Morning' by Andrei Ryabushkin - 'Winter Morning' is almost whimsical, with wistful smoke arising from suburban chimneys.

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'Winter Morning' by Ivan Choultsé -

Choultsé's 'Winter Morning' is dream-like, a heavenly display of a winter park.

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