Village Khotkovo 1895

"Village Khotkovo" is a landscape painting by Isaac Levitan, one of the most prominent Russian landscape painters of the 19th century. Created in 1895, the painting showcases Levitan's signature style of capturing the subtle nuances of nature. It depicts a serene rural scene with a meandering stream winding through a valley, framed by rolling hills and a small village nestled amidst the greenery. The use of muted tones, especially browns and greens, evokes a sense of tranquility and solitude, highlighting the beauty of the natural world. This painting is considered a quintessential example of Levitan's artistic approach, capturing the essence of Russian landscape and the melancholic beauty of nature.