In the artist's studio 1892

Konstantin Alexeevich Korovin captured this view "In the Artist's Studio," seemingly with oils. It depicts a female figure surrounded by artistic tools and references. Note how Korovin has placed ripe oranges – symbols of prosperity and warmth – close to the model, almost as an offering. Consider how in Renaissance paintings, such as those by Botticelli, oranges signaled fertility and abundance. Now, observe the whiteness of the plaster casts: these classical forms, repeated throughout the space, harken back to antiquity. They resurface in our collective consciousness, symbols of aesthetic purity and the search for ideal beauty. These objects act as more than mere decoration. Each bears the weight of history, emotion, and shared understanding, shaping our experience of art and culture. These symbols tap into something primal and enduring within us all.