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Isaac Levitan Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Isaac Levitan our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Isaac Levitan · 1860 – 1900

Evening on the Volga

1887 · Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow · original 50 x 81 cm

Experience Isaak Levitan’s "Evening on the Volga." A serene 1887 landscape capturing Russian tranquility. Explore this iconic oil painting & its timeless beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 566 artworks by Isaac Levitan
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Haystacking

1900 · Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow · original 58 x 89 cm

Experience Levitan's Impressionistic Haystacking (1900), a serene Russian landscape capturing rural life's poignant beauty; discover this masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 566 artworks by Isaac Levitan
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Golden autumn

1895 · Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow · original 82 x 126 cm

In 1896, Pavel Tretyakov purchased the painting from the author, adding it to his collection that would eventually become the State Tretyakov Gallery. Today, Golden Autumn is considered one of Levitan's most celebrated works.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 566 artworks by Isaac Levitan
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Lake. Rus.

1900 · original 149 x 208 cm

Discover "Lake. Rus." by Isaac Levitan – a stunning 1900 Impressionist landscape painting of tranquility & beauty. Explore its ethereal colors & textured brushwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 566 artworks by Isaac Levitan
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The Last Rays of the Sun

1899 · Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow · original 80 x 86 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 566 artworks by Isaac Levitan
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Stormy day

1897 · Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow · original 82 x 86 cm

Isaak Levitan’s "Stormy Day" (1897) captures Russian landscape mood with loose brushstrokes & dramatic skies. A masterpiece by the pioneer of 'mood landscapes.' Explore this iconic work at the Tretyakov Gallery.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 566 artworks by Isaac Levitan
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Springtime in Italy

1890 · Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Explore 'Springtime in Italy' by Isaak Levitan – a stunning Impressionist landscape painting of serene mountains & wildflowers. Discover its beauty & timeless appeal.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 566 artworks by Isaac Levitan
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Moonlit Night

1899 · Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Experience the serene melancholy of Levitan's Moonlit Night (1899), a masterwork capturing ethereal moonlight over Russian landscapes; discover this timeless mood piece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 566 artworks by Isaac Levitan
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The lake, Russian soil

1899 · original 149 x 208 cm

Experience the serene beauty of Levitan's 1899 Russian landscape; capture the tranquil mood of this masterpiece with a hand-painted reproduction.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 566 artworks by Isaac Levitan
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Golden Autumn

1895 · original 82 x 126 cm

Discover "Golden Autumn" by Isaak Levitan – a stunning 1895 landscape painting of serene fall colors & birch trees. Impressionistic beauty, rich textures, and timeless appeal.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 566 artworks by Isaac Levitan
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Footbridge. Savvina Sloboda. Study

1884 · Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Experience tranquility with Levitan's 'Footbridge. Savvina Sloboda. Study.' This 1884 oil painting captures rural Russia’s serene beauty, now at the Tretyakov Gallery.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 566 artworks by Isaac Levitan
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In the Vicinity of Bordiguera, in the North of Italy

1890 · Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Experience serenity with Isaak Levitan's 'In the Vicinity of Bordiguera.' This 1890 painting captures a tranquil Italian village, showcasing his mastery of mood landscapes and delicate brushwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 566 artworks by Isaac Levitan
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Moonlit Night

1897 · Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Experience the serene beauty of Isaak Levitan’s "Moonlit Night." This oil painting captures a Russian landscape at night, evoking peace and solitude with its muted colors & atmospheric brushwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 566 artworks by Isaac Levitan
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Oak

View the most popular artwork of Isaac Levitan ranked #14: Oak

1880 · Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 566 artworks by Isaac Levitan
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Silent cloister

1890 · Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow · original 88 x 108 cm

Isaac Levitan’s serene ‘Quiet Cloister,’ painted in 1890 during the Russian Realist movement, captures a contemplative forest scene with a weathered bridge and church spire—a timeless exploration of solitude and spiritual beauty. Explore this masterpiece at WikiArt.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 566 artworks by Isaac Levitan
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Haystacks. Twilight

1899 · Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Isaak Levitan’s "Haystacks. Twilight" captures a soulful Russian landscape at dusk with serene haystacks and a luminous moon, showcasing the artist's masterful realism and evocative style from 1899.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 566 artworks by Isaac Levitan
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Twilight

1900 · Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow · original 51 x 74 cm

Experience the serene beauty of Isaac Levitan's "Twilight" (1900). A captivating landscape painting capturing a peaceful farmhouse scene, rendered with masterful detail and evocative mood.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 566 artworks by Isaac Levitan
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Birch grove

1889 · original 30 x 50 cm

Experience the serene beauty of this 1889 birch grove by master Russian landscape painter Isaak Ilyich Levitan, a poetic moodscape of white bark and forest light that invites you to bring nature into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 566 artworks by Isaac Levitan
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Road in a Wood

1881 · Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Experience Isaak Levitan’s serene ‘Road in a Wood,’ a quintessential Realism landscape painting from 1881 capturing the tranquil beauty of a Russian forest path. Discover this evocative artwork and bring its timeless charm into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 566 artworks by Isaac Levitan
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The First Green. May. Study

1883 · Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Experience the serene beauty of 'The First Green. May.' by Isaak Levitan – a captivating oil painting capturing a tranquil Russian landscape. A timeless masterpiece, now available as a stunning handmade reproduction.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 566 artworks by Isaac Levitan
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Vesper chimes

1892 · Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow · original 87 x 108 cm

Discover 'Vesper Chimes' by Isaac Levitan – a serene Russian landscape painting capturing a peaceful monastery scene bathed in golden sunset light. A masterpiece of mood and tranquility.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 566 artworks by Isaac Levitan
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Spring Flood

1897 · Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow · original 64 x 57 cm

Experience the serene beauty of Isaak Levitan's 'Spring Flood' (1897). This masterpiece from the Tretyakov Gallery captures nature’s tranquil essence with evocative colors and masterful brushstrokes.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 566 artworks by Isaac Levitan
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Corniche, Southern France. Sketch

Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Explore Isaac Levitan’s ‘Corniche, Southern France.’ A stunning impressionistic landscape sketch capturing serene mountain beauty & atmospheric light. Discover Russian mood landscapes.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 566 artworks by Isaac Levitan
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Range of mountains, Mont Blanc

1897 · Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Experience the majestic beauty of Mont Blanc by Isaac Levitan! This stunning 1897 landscape painting captures the grandeur of the Alps with exquisite detail. Own a piece of art history today!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 566 artworks by Isaac Levitan
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Summer Evening

1899 · Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow · original 49 x 73 cm

Experience the serene beauty of Isaak Levitan's 'Summer Evening,' a masterful landscape painting capturing a tranquil Russian countryside scene with evocative colors and detailed composition.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 566 artworks by Isaac Levitan
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The artist

Isaac Levitan

1860 – 1900

Quick facts

Top-ranked workEvening on the Volga
Best occasionsmood
Copyright statusPublic domain
Mediumsoil on canvas
NationalityLithuania
Art period19th Century
Lifespan40 years
Room fitliving room

Biography

Early Life, Family and Training

Isaak Ilyich Levitan was born on August 30, 1860, in a shtetl called Kibarty, located in the Augustów Governorate of Congress Poland, which was then part of the Russian Empire. He grew up in a family that was poor in means but held a deep respect for education. His father, Elyashiv Levitan, had been the son of a rabbi and had completed his studies at a Yeshiva. This background provided a foundation of literacy and thought even as the family faced the daily struggles of their economic reality.

In 1873, the young artist entered the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture. His early years there were spent in a copying class, where he learned the fundamentals of form and imitation. After a year of this disciplined study, he transferred into a naturalistic class to begin developing his own way of seeing the world. During this formative period, he came under the guidance of several significant teachers, including Alexei Savrasov, Vasily Perov, and Vasily Polenov. These mentors helped shape the technical skills that would define his later work.

Technique and Artistic Style

Levitan moved beyond simple landscape depiction to develop what became known as the "mood landscape." He did not merely aim to record the physical features of the Russian countryside; instead, he used the natural world to express the internal state of the human soul. His approach relied heavily on the careful application of light and color to stir specific emotions in the viewer. This resulted in scenes that often feel heavy with quiet contemplation or a sense of poignant longing, capturing a fleeting moment of solitude within the vastness of nature.

His technical process was rooted in meticulous Realism, yet he infused his oil on canvas works with a distinct, expressive energy. He often worked with loose, textured brushstrokes that were layered upon one another to build a sense of atmosphere. To achieve a profound sense of depth and to capture the subtle, ethereal quality of light, he employed glazing techniques. By layering thin washes of color over his underpaintings, he could create the soft, glowing transitions seen in his depictions of twilight or the shimmering surface of a river.

Stormy Day (1897)
Spring Flood (1897)
Moonlit Night (1899)

Circle, Rivals and Pupils

Levitan’s life was woven into a tight-knit fabric of creative minds. He found kinship in the company of Konstantin Korovin, Mikhail Nesterov, and the architect Fyodor Shekhtel. These friendships were more than mere social connections; they were part of a shared language of form and feeling. His bond with Nikolai Chekhov, the brother of the famous playwright, was particularly close, offering him a steady presence amidst the complexities of his professional life. Through these men, Levitan was part of a wider movement of thinkers and creators who sought to redefine the Russian aesthetic.

His professional affiliations reflected a deep commitment to the evolving art scene. In 1891, he became a member of the Peredvizhniki partnership, a group that had been active since 1870. This association placed him among a significant collective of artists dedicated to bringing art to the people. He was also a member of the World of Art group, further cementing his place within the intellectual currents of the time. These affiliations were not merely titles but represented his active participation in the shifting landscape of Russian culture.

By 1898, his influence moved from the studio to the classroom. He was appointed head of the landscape studio at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture. In this role, he helped shape the direction of the next generation, passing on the technical and emotional insights he had gathered throughout his career. He taught with the same quiet intensity that characterized his own approach to the natural world.

Key Works and Masterpieces

Levitan’s ability to translate the quietude of the Russian countryside into a sense of feeling is perhaps most visible in his 1890 work, Silent cloister. This painting captures a secluded monastery tucked away in a tranquil forest, using a river and a wooden bridge to draw the eye toward a church spire. It is a study in solitude. Similarly, his 1895 painting Golden autumn reflects the changing seasons through a careful balance of light and color. In 1897, he produced Spring Flood, a work that remains a significant part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection and a clear example of his connection to the natural landscape.

As his style evolved, his approach to subject matter became more complex. The Vladimirka, or The Vladimir Highway, offers a more somber view of the land, depicting the route used by those sent to the penal colonies in Siberia. This work carries a weight that goes beyond simple scenery. Even his later pieces showed a shift in how he handled form; Stormy Day moves away from strictly realist depictions, leaning instead toward a more abstract and emotive expression. By the time he completed Moonlit Night in 1899, he was using light and shadow to create a profound sense of presence on the canvas.

Silent cloister (1890)
Golden autumn (1895)
Spring Flood (1897)
Moonlit Night (1899)

Legacy and Influence

Levitan changed the direction of Russian landscape painting by moving away from simple scenery toward something much more personal. He became a central figure in the development of the "mood landscape," a style that used the natural world to express the internal state of the human soul. His canvases often feel psychological or philosophical, as if the trees and rivers are reflecting a quiet, unspoken thought. Instead of focusing on the grand or the dramatic, he found depth in the subtle shifts of light and the stillness of a forest clearing.

His presence in the art world was deeply felt through his teaching and his connection to the Peredvizhniki. By leading the landscape studio at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, he helped shape how future generations would perceive the Russian countryside. His work remains a cornerstone of Russian artistic heritage, capturing a specific sense of national identity through the depiction of the plains and woodlands. Even in his later years, his approach to color and light continued to influence how artists translated the atmosphere of a place onto canvas.

The Vladimirka (The Vladimir Highway)
Stormy Day
Golden Autumn
Spring Flood

Questions & Answers

Can I visit a virtual museum of Isaac Levitan's works?

A virtual visit is possible: the 3D Museum page of Isaac Levitan presents the artist's works in a three-dimensional gallery.

Where are Isaac Levitan's artworks grouped by technique?

Isaac Levitan's works can be browsed by medium on the artist's All Medium page.

Where can I see all artworks by Isaac Levitan?

Every work by Isaac Levitan on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

By the OriginalUniqueArt.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 15, 2026

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