The artwork, titled “Sketch of Countryside,” was created by Nicholas Roerich around the year 1890. This piece belongs to the Realism art movement and is classified as a landscape genre.
The artwork portrays a serene rural scene rendered in a monochromatic palette characteristic of graphite or charcoal. The artist’s skillful use of shading and line work accentuates the natural forms and textures of the countryside. In the foreground, gentle slopes and sparse vegetation suggest a tranquil, undisturbed area. Trees, some bare and others slightly more detailed, rise towards the sky, their forms rendered with delicate, precise strokes. The composition captures the quiet simplicity and natural beauty of the countryside, inviting the viewer to experience the calm and stillness of the depicted scene. The subtle gradations and the careful attention to detail reflect the artist’s dedication to capturing the essence of nature as observed in the Realism movement.
