Hunter’s dream (1916) by Nicholas Roerich

Hunter's dream - Nicholas Roerich - 1916

Artwork Information

TitleHunter's dream
ArtistNicholas Roerich
Date1916
Art MovementSymbolism
Current LocationApartment Museum of Joseph Brodsky, Saint Petersburg, Russia

About Hunter's dream

“**Hunter’s Dream**,” created by Nicholas Roerich in 1916, is part of the Symbolism art movement and belongs to the genre of genre painting. This artwork is housed in the Apartment Museum of Joseph Brodsky in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

The artwork depicts a tranquil, dreamlike scene beside a serene body of water. In the foreground, a figure lies wrapped in what appears to be an animal skin, seemingly engrossed in a deep slumber or dream. Nearby, another figure, dressed in simple attire, is seated and gazing at the sleeping hunter. The background showcases a vast expanse of blue water, bordered by gently sloping hills or distant lands under a muted, yellow-toned sky. The overall composition and color palette evoke a sense of calm and mysticism, emblematic of Roerich’s symbolic style.

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