In the Autumn Mist 1989

Tetyana Yablonska made “In the Autumn Mist,” sometime in the 20th century, probably with oil on canvas, given how she's layered and blended all these warm hues. Up close, you can see how the brushstrokes almost dissolve into each other. It's like Yablonska wasn't interested in hard edges, but more in capturing a mood or a feeling. The surface is soft, almost hazy, which totally fits the title. There's this one spot, where the haystack meets the ground, and the colors just melt together. It's not about precision; it's about the suggestion of form. Looking at this, I’m reminded of the tonalist painters. They weren't chasing after reality, but trying to evoke a certain atmosphere. You can see how it’s about a personal response, an invitation to slow down and contemplate the quiet beauty of the natural world.