Study of lying boy (1894) by Nicholas Roerich

Study of lying boy - Nicholas Roerich - 1894

Artwork Information

TitleStudy of lying boy
ArtistNicholas Roerich
Date1894
Mediumoil,canvas
Art MovementRealism

About Study of lying boy

The artwork titled “Study of Lying Boy” was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1894. This piece, executed with oil on canvas, is an example of the Realism art movement and falls under the genre of sketch and study.

The artwork depicts a young boy lying on his stomach on a gently sloping hill, with his legs outstretched and his head turned away from the viewer. The boy is dressed in rugged clothing, including a cap and boots, suggestive of a rural or pastoral environment. The background is composed of soft, earthy tones with hints of vegetation, and the sky is rendered in light blue, providing a serene and natural setting. The overall composition is characterized by its simplicity and an emphasis on the natural posture of the boy, capturing a moment of quiet repose in the open landscape.

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