Antiquarian work, study for a painting by I.I. Shishkina: "Pine trees illuminated by the sun". Canvas, oil. Frame - wood, plaster, gilding. Russia, XIX century

The painting was painted by the artist in 1886. As the painter himself believed and what the future generation taught, that a master who paints nature should not consider his skill finished, he should always learn something new. In this work, the main place is occupied by pines, their home was Setroretsk near St. Petersburg, where in the 1880s. I.I. often visited Shishkin. Pine trees are rightfully the main characters, stately, beautiful, with even bark, illuminated by the rays of the sun and lush green crowns.