floods. 1894 Alexey Kondratievich Savrasov (1830-1897)

The painting depicts a post-winter landscape with melting snow and water. A dirt road, possibly a track from a cart, cuts through the scene, leading towards a small village with scattered houses. Bare trees, predominantly birches with their distinctive white bark, line the sides of the road and the background, their branches reaching towards a pale, overcast sky. The remnants of winter are evident in patches of snow on the ground and the frozen or partially frozen water bodies.
The overall mood is somber and melancholic, characterized by the muted color palette of blues, grays, and whites. The presence of birds in the scene suggests the return of life and the transition from winter to spring. The isolation and sparseness of human habitation in the village might evoke feelings of quietude and stillness, hinting at the resilience of life in a harsh environment. The title Floods likely refers to the melting snow and the resulting water inundating the landscape, a powerful symbol of natures cyclical forces and the transition from one season to another.