The artwork, titled “Winter,” was created by Ivan Shishkin in 1890. This oil on canvas piece measures 125.5 by 204 cm and belongs to the Realism art movement. It represents a landscape genre and is currently housed in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia.
The artwork presents a serene winter forest scene, showcasing snow-laden trees and branches that dominate the composition. The artist skillfully captures the quiet beauty and vastness of the winter landscape, from the intricate details of the snow-covered foliage to the subtle play of light through the canopy of trees. The muted, cool tones emphasize the tranquility and stillness of the environment, reflecting the mastery of Shishkin’s realist technique.
