Pen drawing of two idols in his letter to V. Stasov (1901) by Nicholas Roerich

Pen drawing of two idols in his letter to V. Stasov - Nicholas Roerich - 1901

Artwork Information

TitlePen drawing of two idols in his letter to V. Stasov
ArtistNicholas Roerich
Date1901
Mediumink,paper
Art MovementRealism
Current LocationPushkin House (Institute of Russian Literature), Saint Petersburg, Russia

About Pen drawing of two idols in his letter to V. Stasov

The artwork titled “Pen drawing of two idols in his letter to V. Stasov,” created by Nicholas Roerich in 1901, is executed in ink on paper. This piece belongs to the Realism art movement and falls under the genre of sketch and study. The artwork is part of the collection at Pushkin House (Institute of Russian Literature) in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

The artwork portrays a detailed and expressive pen drawing of two idols, accentuated by bold and precise ink lines. The idols, standing prominently in the composition, are surrounded by background elements that are also rendered with meticulous attention to detail. In the foreground, the simplicity of the forms juxtaposes the intricate pattern of the background, highlighting the primary subjects and adding depth to the piece. The artist’s use of shading and line quality demonstrates his skill in capturing the essence and character of the idols, imbuing the sketch with a sense of reverence and historical significance.

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