A narrow strip of greenery separates the sky and water in the master’s sketch. The water surface is restless. The sky is also dominated by the wind. Only one small detail – the stalks of reeds bending under the pressure of autumn air – fill the work with sounds and a sense of movement.
Rolling clouds and timid flashes of blue sky fill the work with energy, dynamically emphasize the atmosphere of the approaching bad weather. The texture of the water is surprisingly reliable.
The reflection of the sky is distinguished by accuracy and scrupulousness. The predominance of shades of gray, dark green tones, blue flashes, merging into a single composition, convey the mood and give a special sound to the whole work.