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.