The artwork titled “Felling. Firewood,” created by Isaac Levitan in 1898 in the Russian Federation, is an oil painting on canvas. This piece, measuring 16.8 x 24.5 cm, belongs to the Realism art movement and is categorized under the landscape genre. Presently, the artwork is housed in the Polenovo Museum, located in Polenovo, Russia.
The artwork showcases a somber and tranquil landscape scene, typical of Levitan’s realistic portrayal. It features a dense forest area with sparsely distributed tall trees, some of which are bare, suggesting the felling of timber. The stacked firewood in the foreground hints at human activity within this natural environment. The sky is painted with muted colors, combining shades of blue, grey, and soft yellows, indicative of an overcast day or evening. The use of dark and earthy tones throughout the painting illustrates the serene yet melancholic atmosphere captured by the artist.
