195. PINE FOREST. GAVRIIL PAVLOVICH KAMENSKY (1853–1912). 1897

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PINE FOREST. GAVRIIL PAVLOVICH KAMENSKY (1853–1912). 1897

The painting Pine Forest is an outstanding example of Russian landscape art of the late 19th century. At the heart of the composition lies a majestic pine grove, full of mysterious charm. The viewer’s gaze is first drawn to a winding stream cutting through the landscape, framed by sandy slopes. Reflected light gives the water a painterly depth, while soft radiance breaks through the cloudy veil, illuminating rocky surfaces in contrast to the dense shadows of the forest thicket. Monumental pine trunks rising above the terrain create a strict vertical dominance, emphasizing the power and grandeur of nature. Kamensky masterfully conveys the texture of moss-covered bark and rocky banks, achieving a sense of volume. Dense, rich impasto brushstrokes enhance the drama of the scene, endowing it with expressive pictorial texture. The play of light and shadow is finely constructed, from the bright sunlit sand to the deep, dusky tones in the forest’s depth. The atmosphere is filled with serene dynamism, felt in the movement of water and the rustle of leaves under gusts of wind. The work becomes a hymn to Russian nature, recreated with exceptional skill and attention to detail. It reflects the influence of Ivan Shishkin’s school, yet Kamensky brings his own poetic vision, combining realistic precision with deep lyricism. Signature: “G. Kamenskiy 1897” in the lower right corner.

Material: Oil on canvas.
Dimensions: 59.8 × 86 cm (framed: 90 × 115 cm).
Condition: Relined canvas.
Provenance: Private collection.

Condition: Good
Style: Realism
Country: Russia
Period: At the turn of 19th -20th century
Warranty: Seller Warranty
Material: Canvas, oil
Product sizes: Height - 90cm, Width - 115cm, Depth - 15cm
Location: Gallery "Antiqon", Brivibas street 52, Riga, Latvia
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