Sketch of landscape and clouds (c.1919) by Nicholas Roerich

Sketch of landscape and clouds - Nicholas Roerich - c.1919

Artwork Information

TitleSketch of landscape and clouds
ArtistNicholas Roerich
Datec.1919
Art MovementRealism

About Sketch of landscape and clouds

The artwork, titled “Sketch of landscape and clouds,” was created by Nicholas Roerich around the year 1919. This piece is categorized within the Realism art movement and is identified as a sketch and study.

The artwork depicts an expansive sky dominated by an array of clouds varying in form and density. The artist employs meticulous shading and cross-hatching techniques to evoke the texture and depth of the clouds, against a stark, serene landscape. The horizon line is faint, suggesting an unobtrusive landmass that enhances the prominence and vastness of the sky above. This study emphasizes both the transient and dramatic nature of cloud formations, capturing a moment of visual tranquility and atmospheric contemplation.

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