Autumn

"Autumn" by Mikhail Larionov (1912) exemplifies the artist's exploration of Naïve art (primitivism) and his interest in genre painting. The work features bold, simplified forms and vivid colors, capturing the essence of the autumn season with a playful yet expressive style. Reflecting Larionov's avant-garde approach, the painting emphasizes spontaneity and a direct visual impact, characteristic of early 20th-century experimental art. As part of his broader artistic investigation, "Autumn" reveals his tendency toward merging modernist innovation with a raw, almost primitive aesthetic sensibility.