February sunset in the village of Bolshoy Borok

The artist painted this plain air sketch with a broken leg in the village of Bolshoy Borok, Tver region. The sketch conveys the quiet frosty mood of the winter landscape. In the center of the painting is a bathhouse in the middle of a snow-covered landscape, shrouded in the first shades and reflexes of a winter sunset. The artist uses bold, textured brushstrokes to convey the chill and tranquility of the scene. The snow is depicted in cold blue and soft purple tones, which perfectly contrast with the warm yellow and orange shades of the sky, hinting at the fading daylight. The trees, made in deep, rich colors, frame the house, adding depth and volume. The play of light and shadow is expertly rendered, creating an exciting atmosphere that draws the viewer into the scene. This painting uniquely combines realism and impressionism, demonstrating the artists ability to evoke emotions through color and texture. In a wooden frame decorated by the artist in the Art Nouveau style with patina immuration and gilding with sweat sheets, it immerses viewers in the space of the painting to experience the quiet beauty of the embrace of winter.