The artwork, titled “Forest Lake,” was created by Isaac Levitan around the year 1895 in the Russian Federation. This piece is an oil painting on canvas and belongs to the Realism art movement, specifically categorizing as a landscape genre.
The artwork depicts a serene, reflective scene of a forest-bordered lake, embodying the tranquility and natural beauty of the Russian wilderness. The composition captures the stillness of the water, perfectly mirroring the surrounding trees, which are painted in lush shades of green and autumnal hues. The horizon is lit with the soft glow of either the rising or setting sun, adding a golden tint to the foliage and enhancing the peaceful atmosphere of the scene. The detailed brushwork and the meticulous play of light and shadow are characteristic of Levitan’s masterful approach to the Realism genre, providing the viewer with an immersive experience of the landscape’s tranquility.
