Lenin in Razliv. Study 1934

Arkady Rylov created this oil painting, this little jewel, through a process of bold brushstrokes and layered colors. I can almost feel Rylov dabbing and swirling paint to capture the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere. Look at the sky, how the sunset bleeds into the landscape! The way the colors blend— the violets, oranges, and yellows—creates such a dreamy, ethereal feeling. It reminds me of Turner's sunsets, where the sky is a riot of color and light. The horizon line is low, giving the sky a dominant presence. The clouds become these abstract shapes that almost vibrate with energy. I imagine Rylov, brush in hand, trying to capture that exact moment when the sun dips below the horizon, and the whole world is bathed in a golden glow. I think painters like Rylov and Turner remind us that painting is not just about representation; it is about feeling and sensation, about trying to capture the intangible essence of a moment in time.