Brittany. The town of Pont L`Abbe. Port. 1934

Zinaida Serebriakova created this view of Brittany using oil on canvas. The way Serebriakova handles paint here is so understated. It's all soft edges and muted tones, like a half-remembered dream. The colors—mostly greens, browns, and grays—blend into each other, creating a hazy atmosphere. Look at the way she paints the water, it's not about precision, but about capturing the essence of light reflecting off the surface. The artist leaves visible brushstrokes, reminding us that this is a human-made construction. It's like she's inviting us to witness her thought process, the back-and-forth between observation and interpretation. This feels almost impressionistic. This interest in everyday scenes and loose brushwork reminds me of Berthe Morisot. But Serebriakova brings her own sensibility to the table, a kind of quiet intensity that sets her apart. It is the process, not the product that counts.