Shadows. Moonlit Night. by Isaac Levitan

Shadows. Moonlit Night. 1885

isaaclevitan

National Gallery of Armenia, Yerevan, Armenia

abstract painting

rough brush stroke

incomplete sketchy

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

paint stroke

unfinished

"Shadows. Moonlit Night" is a painting by Russian artist Isaac Levitan, created in 1885. The painting depicts a winding road leading up a hill towards a grove of trees bathed in the pale light of the moon. The scene evokes a sense of tranquility and mystery, as the shadowy landscape is illuminated only by the soft glow of the moon. The painting is known for its evocative use of light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. Levitan was a master of landscape painting and is particularly known for his depictions of Russian nature. The artwork is currently on display at the National Gallery of Armenia in Yerevan.