The artwork titled “Near the Monastery” was created by Ivan Shishkin in 1870. It belongs to the Realism art movement and falls under the landscape genre.
The artwork depicts a serene landscape replete with lush greenery and tranquil natural elements. A calm river flows in the foreground, with a small boat docked on its sandy banks. Adjacent to the river, an undulating meadow adorned with wildflowers stretches out, leading to a forested area densely populated with mature trees. Behind this verdant setting, gently sloping hills rise, their crests adorned with two distant monastery structures, their domes glinting in the daylight. The meticulous detail and life-like portrayal of the natural scene exemplify the Realist tradition, highlighting Shishkin’s mastery in capturing the beauty of the Russian countryside.
