Forest plant. Autumn 103h67, 4 Ivan Ivanovich Shishkin (1832-1898)

This is a realistic oil painting depicting an autumn forest scene. The foreground features a body of still water, likely a pond or slow-moving stream, with murky water, decaying vegetation, and reflections of the surrounding trees and sky. Tall, bare-branched trees dominate the mid-ground and background, their skeletal forms silhouetted against a soft, hazy sky. The foliage that remains clings to some branches in autumnal hues of brown, yellow, and muted red. Sunlight filters through the trees, casting a warm, diffused light that creates a sense of tranquility and melancholy.
On the right bank of the water body, a small, green rowboat is beached, almost hidden amongst the reeds and undergrowth. Its presence suggests a human element, perhaps hinting at past journeys or a pause in activity. The overall atmosphere is one of quietude, introspection, and the natural cycle of decay and dormancy that characterizes autumn. The painting evokes feelings of peace and contemplation, with a subtle sense of the fleeting nature of beauty and time.