The artwork titled “Boat on the Coast,” created by Isaac Levitan around circa 1885, is an oil painting on panel that measures 18 by 25 centimeters. The piece is a notable example of Realism and falls under the landscape genre. Currently, the artwork is housed in the Omsk Regional Museum of Fine Arts, also known as the Vrubel Museum, in Omsk, Russia.
The painting depicts a serene coastal scene featuring a lone boat resting on the shore. The shoreline is punctuated with scattered pebbles, hints of vegetation, and a tranquil beach that contrasts the deeper, darker tones of the water. In the background, there are two figures standing on a small boat or dock, adding a subtle human element to the naturalistic portrayal. The distant hillsides lend depth to the composition, and the interplay of light and shadow is masterfully rendered, characteristic of Levitan’s commitment to capturing the essence of the natural world in a realistic manner. The brushwork is expressive yet delicate, conveying a sense of calm and quietude typical of Levitan’s landscapes.
