Stream. End 1890 Konstantin Alekseevich Korovin (1861-1939)
Konstantin Alekseevich Korovin – Stream. End 1890
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Painter: Konstantin Alekseevich Korovin
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Konstantin Alekseevich Korovin always loved Russian nature and painted it very often. He saw beauty even in the smallest details. The artist extolled natural perfection and strove to convey its pristine appearance. His paintings convey the true beauty of the Russian land. In 1898, Konstantin Alekseevich painted a canvas called The Stream. Remotely reminiscent of Polenov’s work, the colors are not rendered through bright spots.
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Konstantin Alekseevich Korovin always loved Russian nature and painted it very often. He saw beauty even in the smallest details. The artist extolled natural perfection and strove to convey its pristine appearance. His paintings convey the true beauty of the Russian land.
In 1898, Konstantin Alekseevich painted a canvas called The Stream. Remotely reminiscent of Polenov’s work, the colors are not rendered through bright spots. All shades are muted, with hills and stunted trees in the background. The stream is calm, with charming water lilies growing on its smooth surface.
The surface reflects the sky, making the picture come alive. Even the sound of this tranquil water seems to be audible. We also see green vegetation in the reflection.
The bridge of wood is worn in some places, but it does not spoil the overall perception. On the contrary, the reality is striking and makes for long minutes of rearranging how the foot treads on this old but sturdy structure.
The landscape is painted on the eve of evening, the sun has not yet set, but one can feel the shadows characteristic of the evening time of day. The artist is like a true poet, managing to convey with his brush all the coherence and rhyme of the natural environment.
It’s impossible not to love this painting.
In every small village there is such a small stream with a wooden bridge. People run across it every day, but only a few can see this genuine beauty. Korovin K. A. was able to see every perfect line. He simply repainted what nature itself had so skillfully drawn. All the shades and colors are selected harmoniously. Nothing irritates the human eye.
Not every owner of a brush could paint such a canvas. All landscapes of this artist are filled with warmth and coziness. The author conveys real beauty and at the same time does not finish drawing anything at all. Nature is the best painter and it is from her you need to learn how to mix colors and give your soul.
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The artist’s brushwork appears loose and expressive, particularly evident in the rendering of foliage and clouds. The application of paint is thick and textured, contributing to a sense of immediacy and naturalism. Colors are muted – predominantly greens, browns, and grays – creating an atmosphere of quiet contemplation. Light seems diffused, lacking sharp contrasts; it suggests a moment just before or after rainfall.
The composition directs the viewer’s gaze along the streams course, inviting exploration of the scene. The placement of the wooden post in the foreground creates a sense of depth and subtly frames the view beyond. The absence of human presence contributes to an impression of solitude and tranquility.
Subtly, the painting evokes themes of transience and the cyclical nature of life. The muddy track suggests passage and change, while the water itself symbolizes fluidity and impermanence. The overcast sky hints at a melancholic mood, perhaps reflecting on the fleeting beauty of the natural world. The overall effect is one of quiet observation, inviting reflection on the simple rhythms of rural existence and the power of nature to inspire introspection.