The artwork, titled “Forest edge, rising of the moon/Forest edge, sun behind the clouds,” was created by Isaac Levitan in 1896 in the Russian Federation. This piece belongs to the Realism art movement and is categorized under the genre of sketch and study.
The artwork consists of two detailed ink sketches placed one above the other. The top sketch, “Forest edge, rising of the moon,” depicts a tranquil forest scene during twilight. The dense trees at the forest edge are intricately drawn, with the subtle outlines suggesting the rising moon, adding a serene and nocturnal atmosphere to the landscape. The bottom sketch, “Forest edge, sun behind the clouds,” illustrates a similar forest edge under daylight. In this scene, the sun is partially obscured by clouds, casting a diffused light over the countryside. The expanse of the landscape is clear, with gentle hills and forest growth visible, capturing a moment of transitory weather conditions. Both sketches demonstrate Levitan’s keen observation and skill in portraying nature with precision and sensitivity.
