The artwork titled “Cross on the Truvor Mound,” created by Nicholas Roerich in 1903, is a notable piece within the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and falls under the genre of landscape paintings. Rendered in oil on panel, this artwork is part of the series “Sketches from Travels in Old Russian Cities” and is housed at the State Museum of Oriental Art in Moscow, Russia.
The artwork depicts a rugged stone cross prominently set against a vast, gently undulating landscape. The horizon stretches wide with earthy tones of brown and green, punctuated by winding streams, creating a sense of depth and tranquility. The intricate texture applied to the cross and the surrounding landscape reflects Roerich’s detailed observation and emotional engagement with the historical and cultural tapestry of old Russian cities. The composition evokes a sense of timelessness and reverence, characteristic of Roerich’s style and thematic preoccupations.
