Winter Landscape 1922

Konstantin Gorbatov made this painting, Winter Landscape, with oil on canvas, and while we don't have the exact date, it just *feels* Russian, doesn't it? The cool blues and warm yellows create a dance that's almost like a visual hum. Look closely, and you can practically feel the chill in the air, but there is also something optimistic and kind about the tones. I love how he's handled the snow; it's not just white, right? It's blue and grey, reflecting the sky. The paint is applied pretty loosely, which adds to that sense of immediacy, as if he's capturing a fleeting moment. See how the brushstrokes in the foreground create texture and depth? It’s like the snow is right there in front of you. It reminds me of Pissarro, who also captured the beauty of quiet, everyday scenes. It's about feeling rather than knowing. And isn't that what art is all about?