Korovin's paintings - a legacy of Russian impressionism

Russian artistic heritage is a huge layer in the world culture, which is of great importance for its study. Our talented compatriots created many masterpieces, becoming recognized masters in their areas. This article will tell you about the outstanding founder of impressionism in Russia - Konstantin Korovin.

Brief biography of the artist

The gift of the painter was evident in his youth. Konstantin Alekseevich even in his childhood knew what profession he would choose, so in 1875 he entered the Moscow School. It was there that the future master of brush and canvas became acquainted with other outstanding artists, whose paintings are now represented in the best galleries of Russia and the world. Among his friends - I. Levitan and their teacher of landscape painting V. Polenov.

Paintings by Korovin reflect this time of the artist's life. Since the family of Polenov became almost native to Korovin because of the very warm friendships between the teacher and the pupil, one can see images of his summer house in the village of Zhukovka where his teacher lived.

At the turn of the 19-20 centuries. In Russia, realism dominated painting. Korovin's paintings, however, are written in a different direction, alien to our country - they refer to Impressionism. It was in this flow of painting that Konstantin Alekseevich fully revealed his talent.

Korovin was a multifaceted personality. In addition to artistic creativity, he actively engaged in architecture, created scenery for theatrical productions.

The author's manner of painting was greatly influenced by communication and joint trips to Europe with V. Serov. Korovin really liked the pictures of a friend. Inspired by them, the artist wrote a series of sketches.

Theme of flowers in the work of the painter

Korovin's paintings are distinguished by the brightness of the colors, the glossiness, the relief of the images. Looking at them feels the atmosphere of the depicted rooms, the streets, the sun's rays and the light of the lanterns. A special place in the artist's work is occupied by still lifes, on which the master preferred to depict flowers.

The color harmony chosen for the pictures is striking. Cloths seem to be filled with air, they are light and light.

It is noteworthy that Korovin's paintings, on which flowers are depicted, most often do not have any special name. The titles reflect the essence of the canvases, for example, Flowers and Fruit, Wine and Fruit, Twilight in the Room, Roses, Still Life with a Lobster, etc. This is due to the influence of the realistic tradition that prevailed in Russia at the beginning of the 20th century.

Theme of Paris

Much for myself from traveling around Europe took Korovin. The description of the paintings created under the impression of the French capital can be reduced to one word - life. It is the atmosphere of the life of a large bright city filled with paintings by the artist. Among the best works inspired by Paris, you can call the same name "Paris. Street "," Paris. Boulevard "," Paris "," Paris Night ", etc.

Konstantin Korovin, whose paintings have repeatedly exhibited in the best galleries in Europe, constantly looked for new sources of inspiration for his work. He had a unique technique of painting, so his paintings are still an unsurpassed example of Russian impressionism.