Night Scene in Paris
| Support Type: | Canvas |
| Paint Type: | Oil Paint |
| Current Location: | Paris Collection, Paris, France |
Konstantin Korovin’s Night Scene in Paris (1927) is a portrayal of the poet’s soul, where the artist depicts the beauty of night. The main idea of ​​this picture lies in the fact that the artist did not try to paint the real world. He used light and dark colours to create a composition that only reminds us of the urban landscape. Loose brushstrokes, which the artist used to paint lamp reflections, wet asphalt, and moving people, give this scenery a very dreamy and ethereal look. Note that in this picture, dark colours are not dominant; they only frame the composition. It is fascinating how the artist managed to capture the moment when a passer-by looked into the window of an open café and vanished into the distance. This and many other details make us realise that this is not just a reproduction of reality but a meditative journey through the streets of Paris. In conclusion, this artwork is an exercise in capturing the transience of modern life by an imaginative artist’s hand.