The artwork, titled “After the rain. Etude of the forest,” was created by Ivan Shishkin in the year 1881. It belongs to the Realism art movement and falls within the landscape genre.
The painting captures a serene forest scene shortly after rainfall. The foreground features lush greenery with a modest stream meandering through it. In the middle ground, the forest thickens, with varied shades of green indicating the diversity of flora. The play of light and shadow on the forest path and trees reflects a meticulous attention to detail, characteristic of Shishkin’s realistic style. The sky above, adorned with scattered clouds, hints at the recent rain showers that have nourished the vibrant landscape below. Overall, the artwork exudes tranquillity and the refreshing essence of nature rejuvenated by rain.
