The artwork titled “Holy Creek near Yelabuga” was created by Ivan Shishkin in 1886. This piece belongs to the Realism art movement and falls under the genre of landscape painting.
The artwork depicts a serene, natural setting featuring a creek flowing through a dense forest near Yelabuga. Tall trees dominate the scene, their lush green foliage partially obscuring the sky, which is a mix of blue with scattered clouds. In the foreground, a man on a horse navigates a wooden bridge over the creek. The atmosphere of the painting exudes tranquility and is characteristic of Shishkin’s detailed and realistic portrayal of nature. The meticulous attention to detail, particularly in the textures of the trees and the play of light and shadow, highlights the artist’s profound appreciation for and understanding of the natural world.
