Silent abode 3. 1890 Isaac Ilyich Levitan (1860-1900)

Description of Isaac Levitan’s painting The Quiet Abode

The picturesque nature of our immense homeland has always attracted artists, from almost all over the world. Of course, beautiful and picturesque corners can be found most often in the mountains or near rivers. After all, no accident Levitan for his work has chosen this particular area.

The author wanted everything in the picture was vivid organic, so he painted it in such a way that the small features of the picture were highlighted. Therefore, if you look closely, you can see how the author emphasized the outlines of hovering clouds, which do not just fly over the lake, but also fill everything around with fresh scent. In this way, the artist managed to create a sense of living nature, capable of waking up everything around.

Looking at the artistic creation, you can imagine that somewhere the air swaying the small grasses, rustling leaves and gradually all around begins to come to life, and as if reborn. We do not see anything special here, perhaps someone is watching this picture always. But the way the artist was able to convey with the brush all the beauty and uniqueness of this place, deserves special praise. That’s why, writing a picture, Levitan has set a goal to show how may be diverse and beautiful the place where you live. After all, in the hustle and bustle of events, we often do not notice it.

The artist encourages you to look around you more often and do not forget that you can find something interesting and unpredictable.

So, when we first look at the picture, we clearly see that the artist has depicted a summer landscape. We see the clouds floating slowly and serenely, as if a gentle breeze is helping to make way for the sun. The fully lit forest has become sturdier and broader. It has not become just that, it is more robust and perfect.

Among the tall trees we see the poppies of churches that seem to get lost in them. The sun throws its rays on the green domes of the monasteries, and they in turn give off a beautiful emerald hue. Across the river stretches a bridge that connects the two banks. Thanks to it, you can once again find yourself on the bank together with the green grove. So the artist carefully managed to match the colors, thus bringing nature to life.