Lake Como 1894

isaaclevitan

abstract expressionism

sky

abstract painting

rough brush stroke

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

mountain

charcoal

watercolor

"Lake Como" (1894) by renowned Russian artist Isaac Levitan, depicts a serene landscape of the Italian lake framed by imposing mountains. Levitan, a master of the plein air style, captures the essence of the Italian scenery using muted tones, creating a sense of peaceful tranquility. The painting's atmospheric qualities, with wispy clouds and a hazy sky, convey the beauty of the natural world and the fleeting nature of time.