Landscape of the Israeli Coastal Plains In Winter

The Coastal Plains in Winter: Oil on Canvas, 24” x 18”

Israel has an unusually dynamic and varied topographical constellation. From the dry arid desert land of the Negev to the Golan and Galilee mountains, the landscape changes in each region of the country which generates obvious color alterations and nuances.

This oil on canvas landscape is typical of the coastal plain and the low rolling hills that lead up to the mountains in the east. The sky is crisp and cool and through the vegetation it is easy to catch glimpses of ochre colored earth.

In this oil painting, Ednah Sarah Schwartz skillfully captures the natural beauty of Israel’s coastal plain with her attention to the subtleties of light and color. The ochre earth, revealed through breaks in the vegetation, contrasts with the cool, crisp sky, creating a sense of openness and serenity. Her brushstrokes bring texture and depth to the rolling hills, allowing the viewer to feel the gentle rise and fall of the land as it stretches toward the distant mountains.

The delicate blending of greens, yellows, and browns reflects the diversity of the landscape, while the play of light hints at the vibrancy and life that the region holds. Schwartz’s depiction of this landscape is both realistic and deeply connected to her understanding of the land, capturing the unique harmony between the natural elements that define this part of Israel. Through this painting, she conveys not only the physical beauty of the land but also its timeless and ever-changing character.