Winter Landscape with Church 1925

Konstantin Gorbatov made this dreamy winter landscape with, it looks like, oil on canvas. I love the way the blue and white hues dominate, creating such a cool, serene vibe. It’s like he’s inviting us to step into a world where everything is hushed and still, a moment captured through the simple act of applying paint to canvas. Looking closely, you can see how Gorbatov builds up the texture with these short, deliberate strokes. The paint isn’t too thick, but it’s definitely there, giving the snow a tangible quality. It makes you want to reach out and feel the crispness of the air. The way he layers the colours, especially in the trees, gives them this beautiful, almost ethereal glow, like they're lit from within. This painting reminds me a bit of early Mondrian's landscapes, that same search for essence through form and colour. But Gorbatov adds his own flair, creating something that feels both familiar and utterly unique. Art, right? It’s all about the conversation.