Night rider (1918) by Nicholas Roerich

Night rider - Nicholas Roerich - 1918

Artwork Information

TitleNight rider
ArtistNicholas Roerich
Date1918
Art MovementSymbolism

About Night rider

“Night Rider,” painted by Nicholas Roerich in 1918, is a landscape artwork that belongs to the Symbolism art movement. This piece is part of the “Eques Eternus” series and portrays a mysterious nocturnal scene.

The artwork features a serene, moonlit landscape with rolling hills and silhouetted landforms bathed in shades of blue. In the sky, a subtle yet prominent figure of a ghostly rider seems to hover, adding an element of intrigue and mysticism to the scene. The simplicity of the forms and the use of cool, monochromatic tones evoke a sense of calm and contemplation. The presence of the moon amplifies the ethereal atmosphere, contributing to the melancholic and dreamlike quality characteristic of Symbolist art. Through these elements, Roerich masterfully conveys a vision that intertwines natural beauty with symbolic depth.

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