The artwork, titled “Sketch with woman in front of city walls,” was created by Nicholas Roerich around the year 1915. This piece falls under the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and is categorized as a sketch and study.
The artwork features a simplistic yet evocative pencil sketch depicting a woman situated before a series of imposing city walls. The cityscape, characterized by its fortified structures, extends across the background, suggesting an ancient or historical context. The positioning and the draped garments of the woman hint at a narrative or a moment of interaction with the surroundings. The sketch is rendered with flowing lines and minimal detailing, focusing on the essential forms and contours to convey the scene effectively. The overall composition is balanced, capturing the essence of Roerich’s stylized yet poignant approach to capturing landscapes and human figures.
