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Paintings Reproductions The Lake. Study, 1898 by Isaak Ilyich Levitan (1860-1900, Russia) | ArtsDot.com

Isaak Ilyich Levitan

Early Life and Education

Isaak Ilyich Levitan, a renowned Russian landscape painter, was born on August 30, 1860, in Kibarty, Augustów Governorate, Congress Poland (present-day Lithuania). His family, of Jewish origin, moved to Moscow when Levitan was young. In 1873, he entered the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, where he studied under notable artists Alexei Savrasov, Vasily Perov, and Vasily Polenov.

Artistic Career

Levitan's work is characterized by its lyrical charm, capturing the essence of the Russian landscape. He pioneered the "mood landscape" genre, spiritualizing nature to convey human emotions. Notable works include Autumn Day. Sokolniki (1879), The Vladimirka Road (1892), and Eternal Rest (1894), all showcased in the Tretyakov Gallery.

Collaborations and Associations

Levitan collaborated with fellow artists, including Konstantin Korovin, Mikhail Nesterov, and Nikolay Chekhov. He also worked on the illustrated magazine "Moscow" and painted scenery for the Private Russian Opera of Savva Mamontov.

Legacy

Levitan's later work displayed familiarity with Impressionism, but his palette remained muted, focusing on naturalistic and poetic elements. In 1897, he was elected to the Imperial Academy of Arts, and in 1898, he became the head of the Landscape Studio at his alma mater.

Notable Works and Collections

* Lady in a Garden by Viktor Elpidiforovich Borisov Musatov (Astrakhan State Picture Gallery, Oil On Canvas) * Head of St.Peter (study) by Fedor Bronnikov (Astrakhan State Picture Gallery, Oil On Canvas) * Harvest by Boris Mikhaylovich Kustodiev (Astrakhan State Picture Gallery, Oil On Canvas) Important: Levitan's remains were moved to the Novodevichy Cemetery in 1941, where he is buried next to his friend and fellow artist, Anton Chekhov.

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