Fairest City – the anger for enemies (1914) by Nicholas Roerich

Fairest City - the anger for enemies - Nicholas Roerich - 1914

Artwork Information

TitleFairest City - the anger for enemies
ArtistNicholas Roerich
Date1914
Mediumcanvas,tempera
Dimensions45.5 x 45.5 cm
Art MovementArt Nouveau (Modern)
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About Fairest City - the anger for enemies

“Fairest City – the anger for enemies,” crafted by Nicholas Roerich in 1914, is a symbolic painting rendered in tempera on canvas. Belonging to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement, the artwork measures 45.5 by 45.5 centimeters and is presently housed in a private collection.

The artwork depicts a medieval city fortified with high walls and tall towers, surrounded by a raging sea of red flames that appear to be consuming everything in their path. The inferno is vivid and intense, with the orange and red hues dominating the scene, emphasizing the destructive force of the flames. Above, mountainous terrain looms, serving as a backdrop to the chaos and destruction enfolding below. The composition and color palette evoke a strong sense of conflict and turmoil, aligning with the symbolic nature often seen in Roerich’s work within the Art Nouveau movement.

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