In the meadow 1912

Zinaida Serebriakova painted "In the Meadow" with what looks like oil paint, and the colours are muted, gentle. You know, art is all about seeing, and Serebriakova really makes you feel like you're right there, soaking in the quiet of the countryside. The paint isn't too thick, not all slathered on; instead, she builds up the scene with layers, letting the colours breathe. The texture of the grass is amazing! If you look at the very bottom right, at that clump of grass, it's just dabs and strokes that come together to give the impression of a meadow swaying in the breeze. It reminds me a little of Camille Pissarro, that same love for everyday life, the same down-to-earth approach. What I like about this piece is how she avoids being too literal. It’s open, like a question, inviting you to dream.