A dry tree by the road 1895

"A Dry Tree by the Road" is a pen and ink drawing by the Russian artist Isaac Levitan, completed in 1895. The artwork depicts a solitary, skeletal tree standing against a backdrop of a forest and a cloudy sky. The drawing's stark lines and minimal details evoke a sense of melancholy and loneliness, highlighting Levitan's interest in the beauty of nature, even in its bleakest form. The drawing was likely influenced by the artist's personal experiences with loss and isolation, themes he frequently explored in his art.