Defender. Cloud-archer. (1937) by Nicholas Roerich

Defender. Cloud-archer. - Nicholas Roerich - 1937

Artwork Information

TitleDefender. Cloud-archer.
ArtistNicholas Roerich
Date1937
Dimensions46 x 79 cm
Art MovementSymbolism

About Defender. Cloud-archer.

The artwork “Defender. Cloud-archer” by Nicholas Roerich, created in 1937, is a notable piece within the Symbolism art movement. Featuring dimensions of 46 x 79 cm, this cloudscape genre painting captures the essence of symbolic representation.

In the artwork, the viewer is presented with an ethereal and mystic scene where a figure, depicted within the formations of clouds, appears to be drawing a bow, aimed skyward. The cloud-archer stands as a sentinel above a rugged landscape, with bluish silhouettes of mountains and a clustering of geometric rock formations. The background transitions smoothly from deep blues to soft yellows, evoking a twilight sky that contrasts with the firm yet dreamy textures of the clouds. This harmonious blend of natural elements and human-like forms evokes a sense of guardianship and transcendence.

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