Shishkin, Ivan Ivanovich (1832 – 1898). Gurzuf. (1885)

Discover the captivating etching by the renowned Russian landscape artist Ivan Ivanovich Shishkin, titled “Gurzuf” (1885). This exquisite work of art, presented on paper with dimensions Lm 40,5 x 30,5 and Plm 24,5 x 15,2, features a mesmerizing display of Shishkin’s etching technique. The lower left is marked with Шишкин, while the lower right is marked with Гурзуфъ, and Собственность А. Ф. Маркса нр. 25. An imprint from the Artistic Plant A.F. Marx in St. Petersburg (Печат. Въ Артист. Зав. А.Ф. Маркса въ СПБ) is found on the lower left. Shishkin, affectionately known as the “forest tzar,” produced a plethora of paintings, studies, drawings, and etchings during his lifetime. His etchings, particularly close in style and content to his paintings, played a significant role in revitalizing this art form in Russia. An academically trained and esteemed professor, Shishkin’s works, like “Gurzuf,” continue to be celebrated masterpieces that resonate with lovers of landscape and nature artistry.