Capri 

Konstantin Gorbatov painted ‘Capri’ with oil on canvas, although the exact date of its creation remains unknown. Gorbatov, who was born in Russia, eventually emigrated, along with many other artists and intellectuals, due to the increasing suppression of free expression following the Russian Revolution. This painting is likely a reflection of his experience as an émigré, capturing a sense of longing for a place that is both familiar and distant. The buildings and figures possess a certain warmth that is very inviting to the eye. The figures who occupy the building seem to be caught in a moment of domesticity, framed by the landscape. While the traditional landscape elements evoke a sense of timelessness and tranquility, it also invites us to consider how these spaces are shaped by human presence and experience.