The artwork, named “Spring has come” by Isaac Levitan, is executed using gouache, Indian ink, and cardboard. Belonging to the Realism art movement, this landscape genre piece encapsulates the essence of an awakening spring.
In the artwork, one observes a rustic scene characterized by intricately detailed rural structures, seemingly aged and worn by time. The ground appears to be in the early stages of thawing, evident by patches of water contrasting against the earthy tones. Trees, barren from the winter, display the initial hints of regrowth. The distant horizon adds depth, drawing the viewer’s eye into the expansive countryside. Each element, be it the solitary buildings or the meandering stream, is depicted with a meticulous hand, enhancing the realistic portrayal of a serene, yet understated, rural idyll on the cusp of spring.
