The artwork titled “On the Shore of the Gulf of Finland. Udrias Near Narva” was created by Ivan Shishkin in 1889. This piece is executed in oil on canvas and belongs to the Realism art movement. It is a landscape genre painting.
This artwork portrays a vast and tranquil coastal scene along the Gulf of Finland near Narva. The composition is dominated by a high cliff which sharply drops off to the shoreline below. The winding path along the cliff edge leads the viewer’s eye deeper into the scene, towards the distant horizon. The sea, calm and expansive, stretches out under a broad sky covered with subtle clouds. The foreground is detailed with grasses and wildflowers, while trees and a hint of human presence are visible further back. Shishkin’s meticulous attention to natural elements and his skillful rendering of light and texture embody the principles of Realism, providing an immersive depiction of the serene landscape.
