Castle (1906) by Nicholas Roerich

Castle - Nicholas Roerich - 1906

Artwork Information

TitleCastle
ArtistNicholas Roerich
Date1906
Mediumgouache,paper
Dimensions56 x 56 cm
Art MovementSymbolism
Current LocationRybinsk State Museum of History, Architecture and Fine Arts, Rybinsk, Russia

About Castle

The artwork titled “Castle,” created by Nicholas Roerich in 1906, is a notable piece rendered in gouache on paper. This artwork, belonging to the Symbolism art movement, depicts a landscape and measures 56 by 56 cm. Currently, it is housed in the Rybinsk State Museum of History, Architecture and Fine Arts in Rybinsk, Russia.

In this artwork, an imposing castle stands majestically against a backdrop of turbulent clouds, painted in a palette dominated by shades of blue. Roerich’s use of color and form conveys a sense of mysticism and grandeur, characteristic of Symbolism. The looming structure, set atop a rugged terrain, evokes an aura of mystery and timelessness, inviting viewers to delve into an imaginary world where the castle could be a sentinel of ancient secrets. The interplay between the stark, solid forms of the castle and the fluid, dynamic swirls of the clouds enhances the otherworldly ambiance of the scene.

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