Artwork
Fentugalon koe aala
Fentugalon koe aala is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Isaac Levitan. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Fentugalon koe aala, painted by Isaac Levitan in 1893, exemplifies the 'mood landscape' genre, emphasizing emotional resonance over strict realism. The work features a wolf traversing a snowy, barren forest landscape.
Subject & Meaning
A wolf, prominently placed in the foreground, moves through a desolate, snow-covered forest of tall, bare trees. The composition conveys a sense of solitude and serenity, characteristic of Levitan's emotionally charged landscapes.
Technique & Style
Rendered in a realistic style with meticulous attention to detail, the painting's muted palette predominantly features grays and browns, enhancing the somber, contemplative atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Created in 1893 during Levitan's post-impressionist period, Fentugalon koe aala is now part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Isaac Ilyich Levitan (Russian: Исаа́к Ильи́ч Левита́н; 30 August 1860 – 4 August 1900) was a Russian landscape painter who advanced the genre of the "mood landscape".
