The artwork titled “Autumn. Mill. Plyos,” created by Isaac Levitan in 1888, is located in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia. This oil painting on canvas, measuring 41 x 65 cm, belongs to the Realism art movement and is classified under the landscape genre.
In the artwork, the scene portrays a tranquil autumn landscape in Plyos, capturing the essence of a serene, rural riverbank. A small, rustic wooden mill sits prominently by the water, surrounded by tall grasses and an array of foliage that reflects the gold and green hues of the season. Trees with their autumnal foliage form a natural backdrop, emphasizing the calm and peaceful atmosphere. The mill and its reflection in the river add a picturesque and nostalgic quality to the scene, capturing a moment of rural simplicity and natural beauty characteristic of Levitan’s work. The detailed brushwork and natural tones convey both the physical and emotional landscape of the Russian countryside in autumn.
