The artwork titled “Polovtsian Camp,” created by Nicholas Roerich in 1919, belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and falls under the design genre.
The artwork presents an evocative scene likely inspired by historical or fantastical elements. The foreground features curious, stylized figures standing near structures resembling huts or tents, suggestive of an encampment. The background reveals a vividly painted sky transitioning from a vibrant green to a striking yellowish hue, possibly signaling twilight or dawn. The landscape is dotted with undulating hills, and towering over the entire scene is a partial crescent moon perched amidst thin, winding smoke trails. The composition is framed with a bold, patterned border that includes circular motifs, adding an ornamental, decorative layer to the piece.
