This paper analyzes the works of Russian painter Alexei Savrasov (1830-1897) in relation to a trip he took abroad to visit the 1862 International Exhibition in London and as a member of the Peredvizhniki. By looking at select works from his oeuvre, this paper establishes the idea that Savrasov’s trip abroad to view works internationally may have only solidified his style as staunchly Russian, foregoing his past training in European style painting and influence as fiction in his mature period. By viewing his works in relation to the larger ideas of realism and nationalism in Russia from the art world during this period, this paper establishes the idea that the trip abroad and reactions to the West by those in Russia greatly influenced the science behind his personal lyrical landscape style.