1857
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Art Museum of Azerbaijan
Drum prin pădure is a 1857 oil by Ivan Aivazovsky, depicting Forest, held at National Art Museum of Azerbaijan.
This painting depicts a forest scene with a dirt road winding through it. A man is shown leading a herd of sheep and goats, accompanied by a large barrel on a cart. The atmosphere is dimly lit, with the only light source coming from the left side of the image. In the foreground, the man and his animals are the main focus, while the background features trees and a rocky cliff face. The overall mood of the painting is one of serenity and tranquility. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique further.
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky (Russian: Иван Константинович Айвазовский; 29 July 1817 – 2 May 1900) was a Russian Romantic painter who is considered one of the greatest masters of marine art.
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