Village. Windmill. 1875

Isaac Levitan's "Village. Windmill." is a pencil sketch created in 1875. The artwork depicts a simple, rustic scene of a windmill and a village house against a distant, rolling landscape. Levitan's use of light, airy lines and minimal detail evokes a sense of quietude and tranquility. The sketch exemplifies Levitan's early style and his interest in capturing the essence of the Russian countryside. Levitan's portrayal of rural life, with its simplicity and quiet beauty, was a recurring theme in his later works and contributed significantly to his reputation as a renowned Russian landscape painter.