The artwork titled “Study of Flowers,” created by Nicholas Roerich in 1889, is a fine example of the Realism art movement. It belongs to the genre of sketch and study, capturing the delicate details of various flowers.
The artwork is done on a simple piece of paper with a border that is approximately the color of a muted red, adding a subtle frame to the floral study. At the center, a collection of flowers is depicted with meticulous attention to detail. The flowers include a vibrant yellow bloom, a delicate pink flower, and several smaller blue flowers, all of which are rendered with a sense of naturalistic precision. Thin, delicate stems and leaves accompany the main blossoms, emphasizing the fragile beauty of the flora. The colors, while understated, lend a gentle life to the flowers, making them stand out against the understated background. The artist’s signature is discernible in the lower right corner, adding a personal touch and finalizing the composition.