Pock 1915

Igor Grabar made Pock with oil on canvas, and well, isn't it a feast for the eyes! I love how the color creates a shimmering effect across the whole surface, like a vibrant, almost dreamlike vision of nature. Looking closely, you can see how Grabar built up the image with small strokes of contrasting color, creating a mosaic-like texture. The paint isn't too thick, but it has a lively, tactile quality. You can almost feel the breeze rustling through the trees and the warmth of the autumn sun. I'm particularly drawn to the way he renders the foliage, it’s like a tapestry of reds, oranges, and yellows, each dab of color contributing to the overall vibrancy. There's something about this painting that reminds me of Klimt, in its decorative exuberance. Art is always about artists responding to one another, and Pock is a beautiful reminder that there are no definitive answers, just lots of different ways of seeing.