Kiss the Earth (c.1912) by Nicholas Roerich

Kiss the Earth - Nicholas Roerich - c.1912

Artwork Information

TitleKiss the Earth
ArtistNicholas Roerich
Datec.1912
Art MovementArt Nouveau (Modern)

About Kiss the Earth

The artwork, titled “Kiss the Earth,” was crafted by the artist Nicholas Roerich circa 1912. This piece is associated with the Art Nouveau, or Modern, art movement and falls under the genre of sketches and studies.

The artwork exemplifies a serene landscape rendered in a stylized and expressive manner characteristic of Art Nouveau aesthetics. The image displays a series of organic forms, bent and intertwining trees are depicted on the left, leading the viewer’s eye towards a set of mountains and a body of water in the background. To the right, a dense formation of trees adds depth to the composition. This is a preparatory sketch, as evidenced by the visible grid lines – a common technique used by artists to transfer and scale compositions accurately. The overall scene evokes a harmonious interaction between nature and the stylized artistry of the period.

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