A snow-covered Parisian square is depicted in muted tones in Maurice Utrillo's "The Square Abbesses in the Snow". The painting captures the quiet beauty of the city in winter.

Maurice Utrillo, a French artist (1883-1955), is known for his paintings of Parisian cityscapes, particularly those of Montmartre. He often depicted the streets and buildings of Paris with a unique, almost melancholic, sensibility. His style is characterised by its textured surfaces and muted colour palettes. Utrillo's work captures the atmosphere of Paris in the early 20th century. He often painted from postcards, which contributed to the somewhat flattened perspective in his works. In "The Square Abbesses in the Snow", Utrillo presents a winter scene in Paris. The buildings are covered in snow, and the bare trees add to the wintry atmosphere. The colour palette is dominated by whites, greys, and muted tones, creating a sense of stillness and quiet. The composition is structured around the architectural forms of the buildings and the vertical lines of the trees. Figures are sparsely placed, adding a sense of scale to the scene. The painting conveys a sense of the city's quiet beauty during winter.