The artwork titled “Queen Anna’s Tower” was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1913. It belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and falls under the genre of sketch and study.
The artwork is a black-and-white sketch that depicts a surreal and otherworldly landscape. In the foreground, there are peculiar, elongated structures that resemble both natural rock formations and whimsical creatures. These structures are marked by intricate details, giving them a textured and almost organic appearance. Amidst these fantastic columns, human figures can be seen, dressed in attire suggestive of early 20th-century expeditions. The background of the artwork features a distant, ethereal land under a dynamic sky, filled with stylized clouds and floating elements. The overall composition highlights Roerich’s mastery in blending realism with fantasy, creating a scene that is both captivating and enigmatic.
