Port of Siena 1912

Pyotr Konchalovsky made this painting of the Port of Siena with oils, and it's like a masterclass in how to build a world with color. The surface is really alive, almost chunky in places, and you can see how he's layered the paint to create depth. The brushstrokes are so visible, especially in the foliage, like he’s wrestling with the scene. I love the way he's built the building at the front. Look at the shadows, the warm hues blending with the cool, it’s not just yellow, it’s a whole symphony of color. The paint is thick, confident, and each stroke feels deliberate, but also spontaneous. It reminds me of some of Cezanne’s landscapes, that same interest in structure but with a real freedom of expression. It’s like Konchalovsky is not just showing us a place, but sharing an experience, a moment in time. And that’s what makes art so endlessly fascinating, right?