Artwork
Golden Autumn
Golden Autumn is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Ilya Ostroukhov. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Golden Autumn is a landscape painting created by Ilya Semyonovich Ostroukhov in 1894. Executed in oil paint, it exemplifies the post-impressionist style and is part of the collection at the Tretyakov Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures a serene forest scene during autumn. Dominated by warm, autumnal hues, it conveys the transient beauty of the season through the depiction of trees laden with yellow leaves, a carpet of fallen leaves on the ground, and glimpses of a blue sky in the background.
Technique & Style
Ostroukhov employed meticulous detail in *Golden Autumn*, showcasing a range of yellow and brown shades. The brushwork suggests movement, particularly in the leaves, which appear to sway in the wind, while the dense underlayer of leaves and exposed branches add depth and texture.
History & Provenance
Created in 1894, *Golden Autumn* is associated with the Peredvizhniki movement, a Russian art collective focusing on realistic and emotionally charged works. The painting is currently housed at the Tretyakov Gallery.
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Artist
Ilya Semyonovich Ostroukhov (Russian: Илья́ Семёнович Остроу́хов; 20 July 1858, in Moscow – 8 July 1929, in Moscow) was a Russian landscape painter and art collector, associated with the Peredvizhniki.
