The artwork, titled “Small village under the snow,” was created by Isaac Levitan around the year 1885 within the Russian Federation. It is a representation of the Realism art movement and falls under the genre of sketches and studies.
This piece depicts a tranquil scene of a small rural village enveloped in snow, conveying a serene winter atmosphere. At the forefront, snow-covered cottages are visible, with a lone figure traversing a winding, snow-laden path. Sparse, barren trees dot the landscape, leading the viewer’s eye toward an expansive, bleak horizon. Birds are scattered across the sky, adding a sense of life amidst the stark, wintry setting. The use of muted tones and delicate shading reflects the quiet, reflective mood that Levitan masterfully captures in this sketch.
