The artwork entitled “At Shipka all is quiet …” was created by the artist Vasily Vereshchagin during the years 1878 to 1879. This painting belongs to the Realism art movement and fits within the genre of battle painting. It is part of a series focusing on the Russo-Turkish War.
The artwork depicts what appears to be a solitary figure bundled in heavy clothing, likely a soldier subjected to harsh winter conditions. The figure is positioned in a way that suggests exhaustion or contemplation, and the use of muted, cold tones emphasizes the bleak and frigid environment. The rough texture of the painting adds to the sense of harshness and struggle, characteristic of many scenes from the Russo-Turkish War. Through minimalistic yet poignant details, Vereshchagin captures a moment of solemnity and silence amidst the backdrop of conflict.
