Rostov Veliky 1943

Konstantin Gorbatov made this dreamy painting, Rostov Veliky, with oil paint. It's all about gentle dabs of color, like he's building up the scene with soft touches. The surface is alive with texture, especially in those big, pillowy clouds. You can almost feel the breeze just by looking at them. The way the light hits the water, with all those broken reflections, is amazing. See how he uses blues and yellows to create this shimmering effect? It’s like the whole scene is breathing. I'm drawn to that little boat in the middle. It's not super detailed, but the strokes around it suggest movement and life. This piece reminds me a bit of Turner, that same fascination with light and atmosphere. It’s like Gorbatov is less interested in the exact details and more in capturing a mood. What do you think?