Forest Clearing Near Chuguev, Ukraine 1877

Ilya Repin's "Forest Clearing Near Chuguev, Ukraine" (1877) depicts a rural scene of a clearing in a forest. The painting features a small, thatched-roof cabin in the foreground, with a forest line behind it. The clearing is filled with a collection of chopped wood, with long branches reaching into the foreground. The painting is a characteristic example of Repin's style, combining realist observation of nature with a subtle sense of melancholy. It offers a glimpse into the everyday life of rural Russia during the late 19th century.