And we labor (1922) by Nicholas Roerich

And we labor - Nicholas Roerich - 1922

Artwork Information

TitleAnd we labor
ArtistNicholas Roerich
Date1922
Mediumcanvas,tempera
Dimensions71.1 x 101.5 cm
Art MovementSymbolism
Current LocationRoerich Museum, Moscow, Russia

About And we labor

The artwork titled “And We Labor,” created by Nicholas Roerich in 1922, is a tempera on canvas piece that belongs to the Symbolism art movement. It measures 71.1 x 101.5 cm and is categorized as a genre painting within the “Sancta” series. This masterpiece is housed in the Roerich Museum located in Moscow, Russia.

In the artwork, three figures are depicted carrying buckets across a landscape dominated by a fortified structure on a hill. The background reveals a serene yellow sky, which casts a warm glow over the scene. The architecture of the fortified structure, embellished with rounded towers and domes, suggests a traditional or historical context. The figures, dressed in dark garments, appear to be engaged in routine labor, symbolizing perseverance and the dignity of work. The overall composition evokes a sense of tranquility and purpose, characteristic of Roerich’s symbolic representation of human endeavors.

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