Aleksey Savrasov and the Birth of Russian Landscape Painting

Aleksey Savrasov was a Russian painter famous for pioneering the landscape genre in 19th century Russia. Born in 1830, Savrasov’s work captured the subtle beauty and mood of the Russian countryside with poetic sensitivity.

His paintings often depict quiet scenes of nature, meadows, rivers, and forests, highlighting seasonal changes and atmospheric effects. Savrasov’s most celebrated work, The Rooks Have Come Back, is considered a masterpiece of Russian landscape art, blending realism with emotional depth.

Savrasov’s influence helped establish landscape painting as a respected genre in Russia and inspired generations of artists to explore their natural surroundings.

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