The Railway Crossing (2013) Original Oil Painting by Alexander Levich

Part of Alexander Levich’s Twenty Minutes of One Evening series, The Railway Crossing captures a brief interruption during a journey and transforms it into a memorable visual experience.

The painting depicts the moment a train passes through a crossing at dusk. Rather than carefully describing the locomotive, Levich focuses on the sensation of movement itself. Blurred forms, glowing lights and reflections on the road create a scene that feels immediate and atmospheric. The viewer experiences the passing train almost as a flash of light and motion.

The work recalls certain ideas associated with Futurism, particularly its fascination with speed and modern transportation. Yet Levich approaches the subject through memory and observation rather than celebration of technology. The result is both dynamic and contemplative.

At 100 × 200 cm, the panoramic format enhances the painting’s cinematic quality. The viewer becomes a participant in the scene, waiting at the crossing as movement unfolds across the canvas.

Materials used:

Oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 200 x 100 x 2cm (unframed) / 200 x 100cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky