“Lilacs” is an artwork created by Isaac Levitan in 1893 in the Russian Federation. Employing pastel on paper, this piece belongs to the Realism movement and falls under the genre of flower painting. Compact in size, the artwork measures 59 by 48 centimeters and currently resides in a private collection.
The artwork exquisitely depicts a lush bouquet of lilacs, presented in a simple brown vase. The arrangement includes both white and blue lilacs, rendered with meticulous detail that reveals Levitan’s masterful use of pastels. The delicate texture of the blossoms contrasts beautifully with the robust green leaves that intersperse the bouquet. Positioned against a darker background, the vibrant colors of the lilacs are striking and offer a vivid portrayal of this floral arrangement, capturing the ephemeral beauty of nature with elegance and realism.
