The artwork, titled “Hills,” was created by the artist Nicholas Roerich in the year 1912. It belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) art movement and is categorized under the genre of design.
The artwork depicts a serene landscape featuring a gently rolling hill that leads the viewer’s eyes toward a small, wooden cabin nestled amongst tall, slender trees. The use of vibrant oranges and greens in the trees contrasts with the softer, muted tones of the surrounding foliage and grassy hillside. The composition is marked by an almost dreamlike quality, with undulating lines and an abstract approach to the natural elements, characteristic of the Art Nouveau style. Low shrubs and rocks scatter throughout the scene, adding texture and depth. A winding path or stream in the lower part of the painting guides the viewer across the entire canvas, creating a dynamic interaction between various elements of nature captured in Roerich’s design.
