The First Snow of the Year

Årets første snø (2007)

Pastel on paper
Sigurd Bergmann

In this 2007 rendition of Årets første snø — The First Snow of the Year — Sigurd Bergmann captures the quiet transition from autumn to winter in the Norwegian highlands. Deep green pines rise in the foreground, still lush with late-season color, while the distant hills shimmer with the delicate white of early snowfall.

A pale golden sun peeks through a cloud-washed sky, casting gentle light over the landscape. There’s no drama in this scene, only stillness — the kind of stillness that settles over the land when the first snow has fallen and the air turns hushed.

With rich, velvety texture and a subdued palette, this piece speaks to Sigurd’s deep understanding of seasonal rhythm and emotional tone. It’s not just a landscape — it’s a moment of noticing, of being present, of marking the turning point of the year.