The artwork, titled “Coltsfoot,” was created by Ivan Shishkin in the year 1878. It belongs to the Realism art movement and is classified within the genre of sketch and study.
In this artwork, Shishkin masterfully represents a natural scene dominated by vegetation. The detailed sketch captures a dense cluster of coltsfoot plants, characterized by their broad, rounded leaves that form a prominent foreground. The backdrop features a variety of trees and shrubs, rendered with fine crosshatching and delicate lines, showcasing depth and texture. The meticulous attention to the intricate details of the landscape reflects Shishkin’s profound observational skills and his dedication to representing nature with accuracy and realism.
