Autumn 1888

Konstantin Alexeevich Korovin rendered "Autumn" with oil paints, using brushstrokes that seem spontaneous, yet capture a fleeting moment with incredible skill. The way Korovin handles paint here – thick and textured in some areas, thin and transparent in others – gives a sense of immediacy. You can almost feel the crisp autumn air and hear the leaves crunching underfoot. The materiality of the paint itself, the way it catches light and casts shadows, adds depth and dimension to the scene. Look closely, and you’ll notice how he uses color to create atmosphere, blending shades of gold, brown, and green to evoke the season's melancholic beauty. This kind of painting wasn’t just about depicting a scene; it was about exploring the possibilities of the medium itself. Korovin was engaged in a wider cultural conversation of the time, challenging traditional distinctions between fine art and craft, by embracing the tactile qualities of his materials and processes.