Alexei Kondratyevich Savrasov Appraisal

Landscape Study attributed to Alexei Kondratyevich Savrasov

This item is an oil on canvas landscape painting attributed to the 19th-century Russian Realist painter Alexei Savrasov. The composition features a lush, atmospheric rural scene dominated by large, rounded trees flanking a central vista. The color palette is characteristic of the Peredvizhniki (Wanderers) movement, utilizing muted earthy tones, deep greens, and soft, diffused light that suggests either dawn or dusk. The brushwork appears deliberate and evocative, aiming to capture the lyrical soul of the Russian countryside rather than just a topographic representation. The canvas displays a soft, impressionistic quality with a focus on light and atmosphere. Physically, the oil paint shows evidence of age with fine craquelure visible in more opaque sections. The image provided is a digital capture of a screen, which reveals pixelation and a digital date stamp (04/21/2017) that is not part of the original artwork. The painting exhibits the high-quality tonal variation and emotional depth associated with Savrasov's later period. There is a notable play of light through the foliage, showcasing the artist's skill in rendering natural light. While no signature is clearly legible in this specific view, the stylistic hallmarks—specifically the 'lyrical landscape' style for which Savrasov is famous—are present. The condition appears stable for an antique work on canvas, though a physical inspection under UV light would be required to identify previous restorations or overpainting.