This 1964 work by Friedensreich Hundertwasser combines watercolour, oil, and egg tempera on specially prepared paper to create a composition that exemplifies the artist's characteristic rejection of straight lines and embrace of organic, biomorphic forms. The title's reference to winter and polyps suggests themes of natural growth and cyclical transformation rendered through Hundertwasser's distinctive style of vibrant colours and undulating shapes. The mixed media technique and unconventional support structure reflect Hundertwasser's experimental approach to materials and his desire to break away from conventional artistic constraints.