Partisans (1943) by Nicholas Roerich

Partisans - Nicholas Roerich - 1943

Artwork Information

TitlePartisans
ArtistNicholas Roerich
Date1943
Mediumcanvas,tempera
Dimensions76 x 122 cm
Art MovementSymbolism
Current LocationState Museum of Oriental Art, Moscow, Russia

About Partisans

The artwork titled “Partisans,” created by Nicholas Roerich in 1943, is a symbolic painting executed using tempera on canvas. With dimensions of 76 x 122 cm, this piece stands as an example of the Symbolism movement. “Partisans” is housed in the State Museum of Oriental Art in Moscow, Russia.

In this artwork, Roerich captures a winter landscape dominated by deep blues and purples, suggesting a frigid, twilight setting. Snow-covered trees and undulating hills dominate the composition, establishing a serene yet somber atmosphere. In the foreground, discernible figures, likely partisans, are depicted cloaked and crouched, blending into the icy environment as they appear to navigate the rugged terrain. The distant sky, aglow with hues of yellow and purple, hints at an impending sunrise or sunset, lending a sense of hope or conclusion to the scene. The meticulous rendering of the natural elements, coupled with the symbolic presence of the partisans, reflects Roerich’s penchant for imbuing his works with deeper metaphysical and philosophical meanings.

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