Winter Morning, Sullivan Co

Julian Onderdonk’s Winter Morning, Sullivan County captures a rare moment of quiet cold in his work. A pale winter light spreads across the landscape, softening the land and muting its colors. Bare trees and frosted ground create a feeling of stillness, as if the world has paused in the early hours of the day. The brushwork is gentle and restrained, letting light and atmosphere carry the emotion rather than bold detail.

Onderdonk traveled outside Texas later in his career, and this winter scene reflects those experiences in cooler climates. While he is best known for sunlit fields and wildflowers, this painting shows his sensitivity to seasonal mood. It conveys the calm clarity of a winter morning, where silence, cold air, and soft light come together in quiet balance.