Autumn Mood 1901

"Autumn Mood" (1901) by Victor Borisov-Musatov depicts a woman in a garden setting, likely a terrace. The woman, dressed in a purple jacket over a blue and green gown, is positioned centrally, her head turned away from the viewer in contemplation. The use of muted tones and loose brushstrokes creates a sense of melancholy and introspective mood, a characteristic feature of Borisov-Musatov's style, often referred to as "Symbolism." The artwork, currently residing in the Museum of Russian Art in Kyiv, Ukraine, exemplifies the artist's fascination with capturing the nuances of inner feelings and the transient beauty of nature.