Landscape with Factory Buildings, Moscow 1908

Konstantin Korovin's "Landscape with Factory Buildings, Moscow" (1908) depicts a snowy landscape in Moscow, Russia, with a factory complex in the background. The painting captures a sense of industrialization and its impact on the city's natural environment. Korovin's signature style is evident in the loose brushstrokes and vibrant use of color, creating an atmospheric and impressionistic scene. The scene is a stark contrast between the natural world and the man-made world. The figures in the foreground, bundled in winter coats, seem dwarfed by the towering factory buildings and the vastness of the frozen river. The painting's use of color is particularly noteworthy, with soft blues, greens, and browns representing the winter landscape and the factory buildings are a vibrant reddish-brown.