Still Life. Pipe with smoke. 1929

"Still Life. Pipe with smoke." (1929) by Pyotr Konchalovsky is a small, intimate still life painting depicting a pipe, a bowl, and wisps of smoke. The artist's signature, "ПК" (P.K.), is visible in the upper right corner. The painting is a testament to Konchalovsky's mastery of depicting everyday objects with expressive brushstrokes and a vibrant color palette. The thick, impasto application of paint creates a sense of tactility and emphasizes the form of the objects. The painting exemplifies the artist's use of fauvist influences and his dedication to the still life genre.