Autumn Landscape with Birches 1924

Konstantin Gorbatov’s 1924 “Autumn Landscape with Birches” depicts a serene scene of a lake and a grove of trees in a palette of autumnal hues. A cluster of birches with their characteristic white bark stand in the foreground, their leaves ablaze in shades of yellow, orange, and red. The azure blue sky with wispy clouds is reflected in the tranquil waters of the lake. This work, characteristic of Gorbatov’s landscape paintings, evokes a sense of peace and the quiet beauty of nature.