The artwork titled “Autumn. Birches.” was created by Isaac Levitan in 1899 in the Russian Federation. This oil on cardboard painting belongs to the Realism art movement and falls under the landscape genre. The artwork, measuring 23.7 by 32.8 centimeters, is currently housed in the Sumy Museum of Fine Arts in Sumy, Ukraine.
“Autumn. Birches.” depicts a serene autumnal scene characterized by the presence of birch trees set against a backdrop of a colorful forest. The artist employs a naturalistic approach, capturing the contrasting hues of the turning leaves, from vibrant reds and oranges to the dark greens and blues of the distant treeline. The foreground features the rich green and golden tones of the grass, rendered with fluid, expressive brushstrokes. The birches themselves stand tall and slender, their white bark providing a striking contrast to the surrounding autumnal palette. The overall composition reflects the tranquility and beauty of a quiet autumn day, meticulously captured through Levitan’s skillful application of oil paint on cardboard.