Olive trees by the cemetery in Albano. New Moon. 1824

"Olive Trees by the Cemetery in Albano. New Moon" is an 1824 oil painting by Alexander Ivanov, known for its serene depiction of the Italian landscape. The painting captures a moment of tranquility in the countryside, with olive trees silhouetted against a clear sky and a sliver of a new moon visible in the distance. The composition is simple yet effective, conveying the artist's fascination with the beauty of nature and its profound stillness. The painting, now housed in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, is a testament to Ivanov's early artistic exploration of the natural world and the use of a serene palette to evoke peace and serenity.