Winter 

Konstantin Alexeevich Korovin's painting "Winter" captures a landscape rendered with an emphasis on form and atmospheric effect. The scene is dominated by a palette of whites, grays, and greens, applied in loose, visible brushstrokes that convey the textures of snow and foliage. Korovin uses a compositional structure where the foreground snow leads the eye toward the darker cluster of trees and a rustic structure, possibly a shed, set against a muted background. These compositional choices invite the viewer to contemplate the interplay between the natural and the man-made, reflected in the textured paint application. The artist's choice to render the scene with such visible brushwork challenges traditional representation, drawing attention to the materiality of paint itself. This shift towards emphasizing the medium over strict representation aligns with broader artistic movements interested in how art can destabilize conventional perceptions of reality. Ultimately, the painting invites us to consider how the interplay of color, texture, and form conveys not just a visual scene, but a deeper exploration of perception.