Summer evening. Edge of Village. 1899

This is a pencil sketch created in 1899 by Isaac Levitan, one of the most prominent Russian landscape painters. Entitled "Summer evening. Edge of Village.", the artwork depicts a simple, yet captivating scene of a rustic gateway leading into a village. The loose, gestural lines create a sense of immediacy and capture the fleeting moment of a summer evening. The minimalist composition focuses on the light and airy atmosphere of the countryside, highlighting Levitan's ability to convey a sense of tranquility and peace through his art.