Tatar street in Yalta. Night. 1910

Konstantin Alexeevich Korovin captured this scene in 'Tatar street in Yalta. Night.' with strokes of oil paint that feel both deliberate and spontaneous. You can almost feel the cool night air mixing with the warm glow emanating from the buildings. I imagine Korovin standing there, quickly dabbing at the canvas, trying to capture the essence of the moment. The paint is applied in thick, textured layers, giving a real sense of depth and movement to the scene. Look at how he uses these expressive brushstrokes to render the buildings, dissolving into the inky darkness. Each stroke is a little burst of color, a tiny observation, adding up to this evocative night scene. This reminds me of the Impressionists and their fascination with light and atmosphere, but Korovin brings his own unique touch. He reminds us that painting is about more than just representation; it’s about feeling, experiencing, and sharing a particular moment in time.