Winter Sunset 1917

Konstantin Gorbatov's "Winter Sunset," a landscape painting, captures a serene moment in a snowy woodland. The brushstrokes feel like they’ve been laid down with real intention, building up a surface that’s almost sculptural. Up close, you can see how the texture plays a huge role. The paint is thick in places, like the snow clinging to the tree trunks, and thinner elsewhere, letting the light peek through. There's a sort of patchwork of blues, whites, and browns that create a sense of depth, like you could just step right into that quiet, cold space. I love how the bare branches reach up, like dark lines against the fading sky. It reminds me a little of early Mondrian's tree studies, but with a warmer, more human touch. Ultimately, it's a really nice reminder that art isn't just about what you see, but how it makes you feel.