Paris. Luxembourg Gardens 1930

Zinaida Serebriakova made this painting of the Luxembourg Gardens in Paris, sometime around 1930, and it looks like she used oils on canvas. The whole thing is rendered in these warm, earthy tones that create a peaceful, autumnal atmosphere. Looking closely, you can see how she's built up the scene with loose, fluid brushstrokes. There's a real sense of movement, especially in the way she’s depicted the trees and leaves. It's like she's inviting you to stroll through the gardens yourself. I am drawn to the way the light filters through the trees, casting shadows on the ground. It creates a sense of depth and makes the scene feel alive. This impressionistic style reminds me a bit of Berthe Morisot, another female painter who captured everyday life with such grace and sensitivity. It shows how artists are constantly in dialogue, riffing off each other’s ideas across time. Ultimately, "Paris. Luxembourg Gardens" is a painting that celebrates the beauty of the everyday, reminding us to pause and appreciate the simple pleasures of life.