Nizhny Novgorod 1919

This dreamy waterscape was painted by Konstantin Gorbatov. Just look at those strokes of ochre, gold, and pale blue dancing on the water, reflecting the boats and sky in a shimmering embrace. Imagine Gorbatov standing there, brush in hand, capturing the light as it shifts across the scene. I wonder if he was thinking about the play of light, the feel of the breeze, or maybe just trying to record the memory of that particular day. See how the thick daubs of paint create texture, almost like you could reach out and touch the water? I can imagine the way the light must have sparkled that day. There's a kind of hazy stillness about it, like time is standing still. It reminds me that every artist stands on the shoulders of those who came before, adding their voice to this continuous visual conversation. Painting lets us embrace uncertainty, capturing fleeting moments and opening up endless possibilities for interpretation.