Paris 

Jury Annenkov painted this piece, titled Paris, using oil on canvas. Annenkov, a Russian émigré, lived in Paris from 1924 until his death. This painting invites us to consider the concept of ‘home’ through the eyes of a diasporic artist. The classical Parisian architecture, the stark trees, and the muted palette evoke both a sense of belonging and alienation. After the Russian revolution, many artists found themselves displaced, carrying memories and identities shaped by their homeland while trying to integrate into new cultural landscapes. Annenkov, like many of his contemporaries, navigates themes of identity and place. The painting’s emotional depth lies in its subtle exploration of cultural displacement. It captures the essence of Paris while hinting at the artist's own experiences of longing and adaptation. It's a quiet yet powerful reflection on what it means to find, or create, a sense of home far from one's origins.