Slavic land (1943) by Nicholas Roerich

Slavic land - Nicholas Roerich - 1943

Artwork Information

TitleSlavic land
ArtistNicholas Roerich
Date1943
Mediumcanvas,tempera
Art MovementSymbolism
Current LocationRoerich Museum, Moscow, Russia

About Slavic land

The artwork entitled “Slavic Land,” created by Nicholas Roerich in 1943, is a significant piece executed on canvas using tempera. It is a part of the Symbolism art movement and falls within the landscape genre. Currently housed at the Roerich Museum in Moscow, Russia, this artwork captures the essence of Slavic cultural and historical motifs.

In the artwork, a panoramic landscape vista is viewed through an archway or window, creating a natural frame. The scene is suffused with a calm, ethereal light, illuminating the expansive hills and valleys in the background. A cluster of structures, possibly a settlement or a monastic community, is depicted atop a hill, signifying human habitation harmoniously integrated into the rolling terrain. The ridge lines of the landscape are rendered in hues of blue and green, transitioning from darker to lighter shades, indicating depth and distance. A solitary figure, robed and with long hair, stands to the left, gazing out at the tranquil and majestic scenery, adding a contemplative and narrative element to the composition. Such an approach manifests Roerich’s symbolic interpretation of the Slavic spirit and heritage.

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