The artwork titled “Spring. High waters,” painted by Isaac Levitan in 1897 in the Russian Federation, is an oil-on-canvas piece representing the Realism art movement. This landscape artwork, measuring 64.2 x 57.5 cm, is currently housed in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia.
This artwork vividly captures the tranquil essence of a spring flood with meticulous attention to detail. In the foreground, a lone boat rests partially submerged in the high waters, indicating the season’s thaw. Tall, slender trees, primarily birch, stand gracefully amidst the rising water, their reflections creating a serene and mirrored effect. The horizon features distant structures, possibly dwellings, suggesting human presence and habitation. The sky is a wash of light, gentle hues, conveying a sense of calm and renewal. The muted color palette and precise rendering of natural elements embody the realism movement’s dedication to depicting ordinary yet striking scenes from nature.
