The artwork, titled “March,” was created by Isaac Levitan in 1895 and is currently housed in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia. It is an oil painting on canvas, measuring 60 by 75 centimeters, and is associated with the Realism movement. This landscape painting depicts a serene rural scene from the Russian Federation.
In “March,” Levitan captures the transitional period of early spring. The painting shows snow-covered ground beginning to thaw, with patches of brown earth emerging. A key element in the scene is a horse pulling a simple sledge, located near a snow-capped wooden structure on the right side. The landscape is populated with a mix of birch trees, their slender, pale trunks standing out against the dark green of the coniferous trees in the background. The sky is a clear, crisp blue, suggesting the chilly yet sunny weather typical of the season. Levitan’s skillful use of light and shadow brings a realistic and vibrant quality to the scene, evoking the freshness and anticipation of the coming spring.
