Birch and rowan
1890
oil
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
1890
oil
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
Birch and rowan is a 1890 oil by Ivan Shishkin, depicting forest, held at Tretyakov Gallery.
This painting shows a dense forest with tall trees and a variety of foliage. The trees are mostly green, with some brown and yellow tones. In the foreground, there are some smaller plants and grasses. The forest is depicted in a realistic style, with a focus on the textures and colors of the trees and foliage. The painting is done in oil paint, which gives it a rich and vibrant quality. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the artist Ivan Shishkin.
