Artwork
Marsh in Autumn
Marsh in Autumn is an oil painting by the Realist artist Yefim Volkov. It dates from 1871 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Marsh in Autumn is a landscape painting created by Russian artist Yefim Yefimovich Volkov in 1871, executed in oil paint. It captures a serene marsh landscape during the autumn season.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a marshy scene with tall grasses, reeds, and distant trees, set against a muted autumnal color palette. The composition conveys a sense of tranquility and peacefulness, inviting the viewer to contemplate the natural setting.
Technique & Style
Volkov employed loose, expressive brushstrokes to imbue the painting with a sense of energy and movement. The use of muted shades of brown, green, yellow, and orange, reflected in both the landscape and the sky, showcases his realist approach to capturing light and color.
History & Provenance
Marsh in Autumn is part of the collection at the Tretyakov Gallery, a prominent repository of Russian art.
Context
Created within the realist tradition, the painting aligns with Volkov’s known focus on natural depictions, characteristic of his oeuvre.
Artist & collection
Artist
Yefim Yefimovich Volkov (Russian: Ефим Ефимович Волков; 4 April 1844 – 17 February 1920) was a Russian landscape painter.
