The artwork “Boundary of Sword (study),” created by Nicholas Roerich in 1933, belongs to the Symbolism art movement. This piece is categorized within the sketch and study genre.
In the artwork, a serene landscape is depicted with an ethereal quality, characterized by soft, muted colors that seamlessly blend into one another. The dominating feature of the piece is a large rock in the foreground, upon which a sword is etched. The distant mountains are rendered in shades of blue and lavender, rising gracefully against a yellow-hued sky, evoking a sense of tranquility and mysticism. The composition effectively captures the symbolic elements intended by the artist, striking a balance between simplicity and depth.
