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Ivan Shishkin Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Ivan Shishkin 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 Ivan Shishkin · 1831 – 1898

Morning in a Pine Forest – Ivan Shishkin

1886 · Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow · original 139 x 213 cm

A serene forest scene where sunlight filters through towering pines to create a sense of peace.

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Art Movement: Russian Realism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 706 artworks by Ivan Shishkin
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A Rye Field

1877 · Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow · original 107 x 187 cm

Golden grasses sway along a dirt road under a hazy sky, where distant figures and a grazing animal bring life to the vast Russian landscape.

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Art Movement: Realism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 706 artworks by Ivan Shishkin
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Morning in a Pine Forest (1889)

1889 · Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow · original 139 x 213 cm

Experience the serene dawn of a Russian pine forest through Ivan Shishkin's realistic masterpiece featuring playful bears, an iconic 1889 oil painting that invites you to bring this tranquil wilderness into your home.

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Art Movement: Realism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 706 artworks by Ivan Shishkin
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Ivan Shishkin: Oak Grove

1887 · Kiev National Picture Gallery, Kyiv · original 42 x 62 cm

Ancient, textured oaks tower over a tranquil stream under a soft, overcast sky, capturing the quiet heartbeat of the Russian wilderness.

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Art Movement: Contemporary Realism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 706 artworks by Ivan Shishkin
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Twilight. After Sunset by Ivan Shishkin

1874

A solitary bird rests on a branch amidst the Russian woods, where calm water mirrors the fading light of a quiet, darkening sky.

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Art Movement: Romanticism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 706 artworks by Ivan Shishkin
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Ivan Shishkin, The Path through the Woods, 1880 (oil on canvas) (1880)

1880 · The State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg · original 59 x 48 cm

Experience the serene beauty of nature with Shishkin's 1880 depiction of a path through the woods; discover this tranquil Russian landscape masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Romanticism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 706 artworks by Ivan Shishkin
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Backwoods (1872)

1872 · Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow · original 209 x 161 cm

Captured in Shishkin’s masterful realism, ‘Backwoods’ transports viewers into the serene beauty of a Russian coniferous forest—a breathtaking 1872 landscape by Ivan Ivanovich Shishkin. Explore this iconic piece and bring its tranquil grandeur home.

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Art Movement: Russian Landscape

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 706 artworks by Ivan Shishkin
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At the edge of a pine forest – Ivan Shishkin

1882

Dappled sunlight filters through tall pines onto a mossy forest floor where figures wander through the lush, verdant undergrowth.

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Art Movement: Romanticism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 706 artworks by Ivan Shishkin
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Rain in the Oak Forest, Ivan Shishkin

1891

A damp meandering path winds through a lush oak grove under a summer rain, where figures stroll beneath umbrellas in a serene, misty atmosphere.

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Art Movement: Peredvizhniki

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 706 artworks by Ivan Shishkin
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Ivan Shishkin: Fir forest

Experience the soulful Russian forest through Ivan Shishkin's vibrant masterpiece; discover nature's serene beauty today.

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Art Movement: Romanticism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 706 artworks by Ivan Shishkin
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Gathering Mushrooms by Ivan Shishkin, 1870

1870 · The State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Dappled sunlight filters through a lush canopy onto people and a dozen birds gathered in a serene Russian woodland scene.

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Art Movement: Romanticism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 706 artworks by Ivan Shishkin
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Firry forest (etude) by Ivan Shishkin

1889 · Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow · original 55 x 40 cm

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Art Movement: Russian Realism
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 706 artworks by Ivan Shishkin
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Ivan Shishkin: The Sun lit Pines

1886 · original 102 x 70 cm

Experience the serene beauty of 'The Sun-lit Pines' by Ivan Shishkin! This iconic 1886 landscape captures the majesty of Russian forests with stunning realism and light.

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Art Movement: Realism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 706 artworks by Ivan Shishkin
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Pond in an old park

1898 · Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow · original 43 x 67 cm

Experience the serene tranquility of Shishkin's 1898 masterpiece, Pond in an Old Park, capturing Russian romanticism and natural beauty; discover this timeless view today.

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Art Movement: Impressionistic Realism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 706 artworks by Ivan Shishkin
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Autumn landscape. Park in Pavlovsk by Ivan Shishkin

1888

A serene autumn scene where vibrant red leaves reflect in the gentle stream of a quiet park.

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Art Movement: Realism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 706 artworks by Ivan Shishkin
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Ivan Shishkin: In grove

1869 · original 36 x 54 cm

Experience the serene beauty of Ivan Shishkin's 1869 masterpiece, In Grove, capturing a tranquil Russian forest scene you will want to own.

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Art Movement: Romanticism
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 706 artworks by Ivan Shishkin
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To go for mushrooms, Ivan Shishkin

1870 · original 66 x 55 cm

Step into a tranquil Russian forest with Shishkin's 'To go for mushrooms.' This stunning 1870 oil painting captures the beauty of nature & rural life, now available as a handmade reproduction.

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Art Movement: Romanticism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 706 artworks by Ivan Shishkin
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Oaklets near Sestroretsk – Ivan Shishkin

1857 · Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow · original 48 x 66 cm

"Oaklets Near Sestroretsk" is a breathtaking black and white lithograph reproduction of Ivan Shishkin's iconic painting. This artwork showcases the artist’s meticulous attention to detail, capturing the tranquil atmosphere of a lakeside scene with realistic textures and subtle shading. Discover the soul of Russian landscape art – order your print today!

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Art Movement: Contemporary Realism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 706 artworks by Ivan Shishkin
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Ivan Shishkin, Twilight (1883)

1883

Ivan Shishkin's 1883 realism masterpiece captures a serene pine forest at sunset. Shop this breathtaking landscape reproduction today.

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Art Movement: Realism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 706 artworks by Ivan Shishkin
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Coniferous forest. Sunny day – Ivan Shishkin

1895 · original 137 x 103 cm

Experience the luminous tranquility of Shishkin's 1895 forest scene, capturing sunlight through lush greenery; discover this masterpiece of Russian landscape art today.

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Art Movement: Romanticism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 706 artworks by Ivan Shishkin
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Woodland scenery with herons, Ivan Shishkin

1870 · original 79 x 112 cm

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Art Movement: Romanticism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 706 artworks by Ivan Shishkin
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Ivan Shishkin, Mast Tree Grove (1898)

1898 · The State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Discover Ivan Shishkin’s ‘Mast Tree Grove,’ a stunning 1898 Russian landscape painting. Admire its realistic detail & serene beauty – a masterpiece of 19th-century art.

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Art Movement: Contemporary Realism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 706 artworks by Ivan Shishkin
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Ivan Shishkin, Gathering Storm (1884)

1884 · The State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

This 1884 realism landscape by Ivan Shishkin captures an ominous sky over a lush field. Shop this stunning oil painting reproduction today.

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Art Movement: Realism

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Popularity: No. 23 of 706 artworks by Ivan Shishkin
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Stones in the forest, Valaam (etude) (1858)

1858 · original 32 x 43 cm

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Art Movement: Romanticism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 706 artworks by Ivan Shishkin
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Path in a forest by Ivan Shishkin, 1880

1880 · original 59 x 48 cm

Experience the serene beauty of Ivan Shishkin's 1880 forest path painting, capturing lush Russian nature with masterful light and color; discover this masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Romanticism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 706 artworks by Ivan Shishkin
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The artist

Ivan Shishkin

1831 – 1898

Quick facts

Born1831, Yelabuga, Russia
Also known asI. I. Shishkin, Ivan Ivanovitch Chichkin, Iwan Iwanowitsch Schischkin, Jean Chichkine, I. Shishkin
Corpus themesrussian landscape tradition, rural russian life, detailed observation, russian landscape realism, realism
Emotional tonetranquil
Mediumsoil on canvas
NationalityRussia
Room fitliving room
Art period19th Century

Biography

Early Life, Family and Training

Ivan Ivanovich Shishkin was born on 25 January 1832 in Yelabuga, Vyatka Governorate. He grew up in a family of merchants, the son of Ivan Vasilyevich Shishkin, a grain merchant who lived until 1872. His lineage was rooted in the region, tracing back to his grandfather, Vasily Afanasyevich Shishkin-Serebryakov, who was a palace peasant and later a third-guild merchant in Yelabuga.

His formal education began at the age of 12 when he was enrolled in the First Kazan Boys' Gymnasium. This early schooling provided the foundation for a life spent observing the natural world. After his time in Kazan, he moved toward professional artistic study, entering the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture in 1852. He remained there for four years, honing his technical skills before moving on to the Saint Petersburg Imperial Academy of Arts in 1857. He completed his studies at the Academy in 1860.

Artistic Training and Travels

After his early schooling, Shishkin moved to the Saint Petersburg Imperial Academy of Arts, where he studied from 1857 to 1860. He worked under the guidance of Professor Sokrat Vorobyov, a landscape painter who helped shape his technical foundation. His dedication to his craft was recognized upon his graduation when he earned a gold medal from the Academy. This achievement opened doors to further study beyond the borders of Russia.

The Academy granted him an imperial scholarship, allowing him to spend three years living and working abroad. This period of travel was essential to his development. In 1861, he visited Munich, Germany, to observe the works of established artists. His travels eventually took him through Switzerland and Germany, where he spent much of his time sketching and painting from life. These years away from home allowed him to refine his ability to render the natural world with precision.

Technique and Artistic Style

Shishkin’s approach to the canvas was rooted in a deep, analytical study of the natural world. He did not merely look at the forest; he observed its smallest intricacies, from the texture of old stumps to the way driftwood rests on the earth. This commitment to realism allowed him to translate the physical reality of the Russian landscape into his works. His method was precise, driven by a need to understand how light and form actually behaved in the wild. He was as skilled with a pen as he was with a brush, proving himself an outstanding draftsman and a printmaker who could capture detail through various means.

His technical repertoire was broad, spanning oil painting, watercolor, and pen drawings. He also experimented with etching using aqua regia, a process that required significant technical control. One of the most striking aspects of his work is his handling of color, particularly the endless variations of green found in the woods. To achieve this, he utilized an extensive range of pigments, including Permanent Green, Veronese Green, Cobalt Green, Chrome Green, Cinnabar Green, Green Earth, and Emerald Green. By mixing these with various shades of yellow and blue, he could recreate the specific, shifting light of a forest floor or the deep shadows of a thicket.

His ability to render the atmosphere of a scene relied on this careful color work and his mastery of detail. Whether he was depicting the sunlight filtering through branches or the dampness of a forest after rain, his work remained grounded in the actual appearance of the land. He focused on the tangible elements of nature—the bark of a tree, the blades of grass, and the specific quality of light—to build his compositions.

Key Works and Masterpieces

Shishkin’s brush often found its way to the quietest corners of the woods. In 1869, he produced Walk in a forest, a work that offers a glimpse into a tranquil woodland scene, capturing a moment frozen in time. His ability to translate the stillness of nature was evident in his 1884 painting, Forest in Winter, which immerses the viewer in the silent grandeur of a snowy landscape. These works show a man who spent countless hours observing the intricacies of the trees and the way light moves through the branches.

His connection to the Russian landscape was perhaps most clearly felt in his 1878 oil painting, Rye. This piece depicts a field of ripening yellow rye near the village of Lekarevo, west of Yelabuga. The scene captures the vastness of the plains under a hazy summer sky. His most famous work, Morning in a Pine Forest, remains a central part of his legacy, showing sunlight filtering through towering pines to create a sense of peace and strength.

During his time spent traveling through Europe, he also looked toward the dramatic scenery of the mountains. His painting Staubbach Falls in the Lauterbrunnen Valley is held in a museum’s permanent exhibition, reflecting the influence of the Swiss landscapes he encountered during his years abroad. His output was vast, covering many different aspects of the natural world:

Morning in a Pine Forest
Rye (1878)
Forest in Winter (1884)
Walk in a forest (1869)
Staubbach Falls in the Lauterbrunnen Valley

Professional Roles and Memberships

Shishkin’s commitment to the art community was deeply felt through his involvement with several influential groups. He was a member of the Peredvizhniki, also known as the Wanderers, a group that sought to bring art directly to the people rather than keeping it confined to academic circles. His influence extended into specialized circles as well; he was a member of the Circle of the Itinerants and the Society of Russian Etchers in St. Petersburg, as well as the Society of Russian Watercolorists. These affiliations reflected a man who was deeply embedded in the evolving landscape of Russian artistic life.

His expertise was not limited to his own canvas. From 1873 to 1898, he held the position of professor of painting. During this time, he also headed the landscape painting class at the Highest Art School in St. Petersburg. In these roles, he helped shape the technical skills of many students, passing on the meticulous methods he had refined throughout his own career. He was a constant presence in the academic and professional structures of the city, helping to guide the next generation of painters through the complexities of their craft.

Later Years and Death

The final years of Shishkin's life were spent in St. Petersburg, where he remained deeply immersed in his craft. Even as he aged, his commitment to the study of nature never wavered. On March 20, 1898, he passed away in the city. At the time of his death, he was actively working on a new painting, a detail that speaks to the constant, quiet labor of his studio life.

His passing marked the end of a life spent largely in the company of the forests he so carefully observed. He was initially buried at the Smolensk Orthodox Cemetery. Decades later, in 1950, his remains were moved to the Tikhvin Cemetery, located within the Necropolis of the Masters of Art.

Where to See the Works Today

To experience the quiet presence of Shishkin’s forests, one can visit several significant collections across Russia. The Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow holds a substantial number of his paintings, including his detailed studies of grain and woodland. These works allow viewers to see the textures of the Russian landscape up close, from the sweeping expanse of a rye field to the dense shadows of a pine grove.

Other important repositories of his art include the Yaroslavl Arts Museum and the Kartinnaja Galerija in Tambov. These institutions preserve the visual history of the landscapes he spent his life observing. In Voronezh, Russia, the Kramskoy Museum of Fine Arts also maintains his works, ensuring his specific way of seeing the natural world remains available to those who seek it.

Questions & Answers

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Is there a timeline of Ivan Shishkin's works?

The artist's Artwork Timeline page presents Ivan Shishkin's works ordered by date, year by year.

What colors did Ivan Shishkin use most often?

The color profile of Ivan Shishkin's work is shown on the artist's Palette Genome page.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Oct. 14, 2026

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