By the spring 1919

Konstantin Alexeevich Korovin made "By the Spring" with a flurry of brushstrokes, capturing a snow-covered scene in shades of blue, brown, and white. I imagine him, brush in hand, braving the cold to capture this fleeting moment. Look at how he laid down the paint, thick in some places and thin in others, creating a tangible texture that invites you to touch it! The dark, directional strokes in the foreground create shadows in the snow, suggesting depth and dimension. The way Korovin handled the paint reminds me of Impressionist painters like Monet, who sought to capture the ephemeral qualities of light and atmosphere. There's a sense of spontaneity here, as if the painting emerged directly from the artist's sensory experience. It feels like Korovin is speaking to us across time, sharing his unique way of seeing the world. Ultimately, paintings like this remind me that art is an ongoing dialogue – artists learn from each other, building on the traditions of the past while forging new paths forward.