Summertime 1895

Konstantin Korovin created "Summertime," a painting currently housed in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow. The artwork bathes the viewer in a hazy, light-filled summer afternoon, dominated by soft greens and the luminous white of a woman’s dress. Korovin’s loose brushstrokes construct a scene where forms dissolve into one another. Notice how the figure blends into the background of foliage, almost as if she were an extension of the natural world. The artist’s use of broken color and light reflects Impressionistic techniques, yet there’s a distinctly Russian sensibility. The composition lacks a traditional focal point; instead, it invites the eye to wander, experiencing the painting as a field of sensory impressions. This focus on the ephemeral, the transient qualities of light and atmosphere, positions "Summertime" within a broader discourse concerning modernity and the changing perception of time. It challenges our expectations of clarity and definition, prompting a reevaluation of how we perceive and engage with our surroundings.