Moscow. Apple orchard. 1921

Pyotr Konchalovsky painted 'Moscow. Apple Orchard' using oil on canvas, and the work is a landscape rich in greens and browns. The composition is dominated by the stark, dark lines of the trees in the foreground which lead the eye to a building in the background, partially obscured by the dense foliage. The artist's brushstrokes are broad and visible, lending the scene an impressionistic feel. This technique captures the essence of the orchard rather than its precise detail. There’s an interplay between the structural elements, like the rigid verticals of the tree trunks, and the more fluid, organic shapes of the leaves and grass. The painting could be read through the lens of structuralism, examining how Konchalovsky uses contrasting elements to create a sense of depth and space. It's a space where nature and structure meet. The painting isn't just a visual representation; it's an exploration of form, line, and color, inviting us to consider how these elements construct our perception.