Autumn Day 

Abraham Manievich's ‘Autumn Day’ offers a vibrant vision of domesticity, thick with oil paint. Its composition is grounded in the Orthodox Christian architecture of Eastern Europe. Note the onion dome, a symbol of spiritual transcendence, emerging from the rooftop. These domes echo the flame, representing the soul's ascent to the heavens. Consider the mosaics of Ravenna; here, the soul, like a mosaic, is formed of many coloured tesserae and is eternal. In Manievich's painting, the colors blend and are obscured by the urban environment. This cultural echo is not merely a visual element; it evokes a deep-seated yearning for the eternal, a collective memory embedded in the very stones of civilization. The expressive brushwork conveys a sense of melancholy, a poignant reminder of the transient nature of earthly existence. See how this powerful symbol, like a flame, has been passed down through history, evolving and taking on new meanings, yet still engaging us on a profound, subconscious level.