An Apiary in the Forest

An Apiary in the Forest is a painting by Ivan Shishkin, created in 1876. It measures 0.65 meters in width and 0.8 meters in height. The painting depicts a tranquil scene of an apiary nestled within a lush forest. A figure, seemingly an elderly person, is walking along a path that leads towards a simple, thatched-roof structure, possibly a beekeeper's hut. Numerous beehives are visible throughout the clearing, suggesting a working apiary. A small stream meanders through the foreground, adding to the peaceful atmosphere. The overall style is realistic, capturing the details of the forest, the vegetation, and the light. The painting is part of the collection of the Novgorodskij gosudarstvennyj obedinennyj muzej-zapovednik.