Capri 1919

Konstantin Gorbatov's painting *Capri* captures an Italian coastal vista through a dense layering of oil paint. The composition is structured by two prominent trees framing a hillside village, with the sea visible in the distance. Gorbatov uses short, deliberate brushstrokes to construct forms, creating a palpable sense of texture. The interplay of light and shadow is particularly striking, with the dappled sunlight filtering through the trees onto the landscape. The materiality of the paint contributes to the artwork’s expressive quality. The brushstrokes evoke a sense of movement and energy that animates the scene, destabilizing any fixed or static reading. Gorbatov's approach reflects an engagement with impressionistic techniques. The painting can be read as a commentary on perception and representation. The scene becomes a semiotic field, where the brushstrokes and colors create a layered visual experience. It is this formal dynamism that allows *Capri* to continually invite new readings.