A yard 

Isaac Levitan painted "A Yard" with oil, capturing a seemingly simple scene. Yet, consider the gate, an unassuming structure of wooden planks that invites us into the depths of the space. The gate is an archetype, a potent symbol across cultures, from the gates of Ishtar in ancient Babylon to the gates guarding the entrance to paradise in countless traditions. It marks a transition, a passage from one state to another. In the Odyssey, gates signify both welcome and peril, an emotional crossroads. Here, the gate is humble, almost dilapidated, yet it evokes a profound sense of anticipation. Like the proscenium of a stage, it beckons us to step into the unknown, to confront the psychological landscape of the Russian countryside. The gate, therefore, becomes a powerful emblem of our longing for what lies beyond. A symbol that resurfaces, evolves, and echoes through time.