Levitan Isaak Ilyich (1860 – 1900)

Information about author Anastasia Girya 10 A form Severnaya secondary school 2 Teacher: Marchenko V. M.

What For? To extend my outlook To know more about Russian art To show to my class beauty of Russian nature with the aid of works of the artist

What is done for my project Find information about artist Make photos of works Consult with English teacher Consult with Art teacher

Plan Biography (6 – 11 slides) Gallery (12 – 19 slides)

Biography Isaac Levitan was born in a shtetl of Kibarti, Kaunas region, Lithuania, into a poor but educated family

Biography In September 1873, Isaak Levitan entered the Moscow School of painting, sculpturing and architecture In September 1873, Isaak Levitan entered the Moscow School of painting, sculpturing and architecture

Biography Anton Chekhov became the artists closest friend. Levitan often visited Chekhov and some people think Levitan was in love with his sister, Maria Pavlovna Chekhova.

Biography In the 1880s he participated in the drawing and watercolour gatherings at Polenovs house In the 1880s he participated in the drawing and watercolour gatherings at Polenovs house

Biography Levitan spent the last year of his life at Chekhovs home in Crimea. Levitan spent the last year of his life at Chekhovs home in Crimea.

Biography He was buried in Dorogomilov Jewish cemetery.

Gallery

Autumn Day. Sokolniki

Illumination of the Kremlin

The Vladimirka Road

Evening Bells

Eternal Rest

The Silent Monastery

Self-portrait

Conclusion I consider that my project is interesting and useful, because there are a lot of beautiful reproductions of Russian artist I. I. Levitan. Also you knew some interesting facts from life of artist.

Thank you for attention!!