The artwork titled “Herd under the trees” was created by Ivan Shishkin in 1864. It belongs to the Realism art movement and represents the landscape genre.
The artwork depicts a serene pastoral scene, where a group of cattle and sheep rest in the shade under a large, sprawling tree. The detailed foliage of the tree contrasts with the open sky in the background, where the horizon meets a distant body of water. The animals, realistically portrayed, appear relaxed and comfortable in this tranquil setting. The meticulous attention to natural elements and the lifelike rendering of the animals reflect the principles of the Realism movement, capturing the simplicity and beauty of rural life.
