Isaac Levitan, the esteemed Russian artist, was a pioneer in unveiling the beauty of the Russian scenery and emerged as a genuine poet of the countryside. He skillfully developed the traditions of the Russian realistic landscape school. Levitan's landscapes held a unique power to reflect our own inner moods. With deep emotional connection and remarkable sensitivity, he adeptly transferred his sentiments onto the canvas. Although he primarily focused on landscapes, his masterpiece "The Autumn Day in Sokolniki" subtly evokes a sense of solitude through the trees shedding their leaves, the distant and apathetic sky, and the path stretching into the distance. Interestingly, it was not Levitan himself who painted the figure in the center, but rather Chekhov's brother Nikolai.

The artist's artistry was greatly influenced by his journeys along the Volga River. Choosing Plyoss, a small provincial town on the Volga, as his residence and the subject of many of his works, Levitan beautifully depicted its scenery in paintings like "Evening," "Golden Plyoss," and "After the Rain." These pieces exude delicate emotions and tenderness while remaining free from sentimentality, truly embodying realism. Despite his premature passing at the age of 49 in 1900, Levitan's profound connection with nature, love for his homeland, and his ability to reveal the poetic essence of the Russian countryside continue to earn the admiration and gratitude of art lovers, leaving an indelible impact on lyrical landscape painters.