Nicolaï Alexandovitch Okolowicz, River Landscape With Sunset, Fisherman & Cattle A Dark Wall 800 achieved for ‘The Willow

800 achieved for ‘The Willow Pool’ at Christie’s in 2020

The light and shade are very nicely rendered with the trees almost seeming to shimmer

These could be touched up if you prefer

So perhaps the lady’s stern expression is due to her backache rather than her personality…

This charming copy is clearly by an accomplished hand and captures the essence of the original very nicely

Nicolaï Alexandovitch Okolowicz, River Landscape With Sunset, Fisherman & Cattle A Dark Wall 800 achieved for ‘The WillowAn atmospheric oil on canvas depicting a winding river at sunset by the Russian painter, Nicola Alexandovitch Okolowicz (1876 1928). Given the age of the canvas, he wouldve painted this during the early part of his career and may have been studying in France at the time. It fits with the style of the Barbizon group of artists who were active between 1830 1870. These were some of the first to truly embrace painting outdoors and theyre seen as a