Gursuf evening 1912

Konstantin Alexeevich Korovin made "Gursuf Evening" with what looks like oil paint, capturing a fleeting moment by the sea. Notice how the colors aren't blended smoothly, but rather applied in visible, textured strokes, giving the whole scene a sense of immediacy. It's like he’s saying, “Here, look at this light, right now!” The brushwork is loose, especially in the water, with dabs and dashes of white suggesting the movement of waves. It feels like he’s more interested in the impression of the scene, than in photographic accuracy. Check out the dark cypress trees framing the view, they're rendered with quick, bold marks, almost like shorthand. This direct approach reminds me of some of Édouard Manet's seascapes, where the emphasis is on capturing the light and atmosphere rather than precise detail. Ultimately, “Gursuf Evening” celebrates the beauty found in simplicity and spontaneity.