The artwork titled “Lake Village” by Nicholas Roerich, created in 1915, is a landscape piece rendered using tempera on cardboard. This piece is associated with the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement.
The artwork depicts a serene lakeside village enveloped in a calm and subdued atmosphere. Small rustic houses are scattered across the landscape, contrasting against expansive fields and the tranquil lake waters that dominate the foreground. Gentle rolling hills and a soft horizon enrich the depth and scope of the scene. The use of tempera imparts a matte finish, allowing for subtle nuances in texture and hue. The composition conveys a tranquil and pastoral setting, reflecting the serene beauty of rural life.