Summer. Lilac Konstantin Alekseevich Korovin (1861-1939)

In this Impressionist painting, a woman in a white dress and a wide-brimmed hat adorned with red accents is depicted in a garden setting. She is bent slightly, her face close to a wooden fence, and she appears to be smelling a sprig of lilac. Lush green foliage, with hints of pale blue lilac blossoms, forms a dense backdrop. To the left of the woman is a dark, weathered wooden barrel. The ground beneath her is rendered in earthy tones of tan and brown. The artists brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a sense of movement and capturing the dappled light of a summer day.
The painting evokes a feeling of serene summer leisure and a connection with nature. The womans pose suggests a private, intimate moment of appreciation for the fragrant flowers. The prominent white dress could symbolize purity or innocence, while the red accents on her hat add a touch of vibrancy and perhaps passion. The weathered barrel and rustic fence suggest a domestic, perhaps rural, setting, emphasizing a simple and tranquil lifestyle. The overall atmosphere is one of peaceful contemplation and the enjoyment of fleeting summer beauty.