House of Spirit (1915) by Nicholas Roerich

House of Spirit - Nicholas Roerich - 1915

Artwork Information

TitleHouse of Spirit
ArtistNicholas Roerich
Date1915
Mediumcardboard,tempera
Art MovementSymbolism
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About House of Spirit

The artwork, named “House of Spirit,” created by Nicholas Roerich in 1915, is an example of the Symbolism art movement. This tempera on cardboard work falls within the landscape genre and is currently housed in a private collection.

The artwork showcases a majestic, monolithic cliff or rock formation overlooking a serene body of water. The sheer face of the rocky cliff is textured and multi-hued, suggesting the play of natural light and shadow, as well as the timeless passage of time. Evocative clouds punctuate the muted, golden sky, casting a gentle, luminescent quality over the entire scene. The scene is imbued with an ethereal atmosphere, characteristic of Symbolist works, and invites contemplation and introspection. The landscape is positioned at the border of the earthly and the transcendent, capturing the viewer’s imagination and evoking a sense of spiritual presence in the natural world.

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