Sevastopol Bazaar 1915

Konstantin Korovin captures the Sevastopol Bazaar with a flurry of brushstrokes and a vibrant, almost Fauvist palette. It's a painting about seeing, about the energy of a place, not just its literal appearance. Up close, the paint's alive with texture. Thick dabs of oranges and reds create the rooftops, while cooler blues and purples define the shadows. The artist isn't trying to hide his process; every stroke is visible, a testament to the act of painting itself. Notice how a single stroke of white can suggest a highlight on a building, or how a smear of purple hints at a distant figure. This reminds me a little of Monet's Rouen Cathedral series, where the subject becomes almost secondary to the exploration of light and color. It's less about the specific bazaar and more about the sensation of being there. In the end, it's all about how we see and feel, not just what we see.