The artwork, titled “Study of scene design for ‘Fuente Ovehuna’,” was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1912. It belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and falls under the genre of design.
The artwork vividly portrays a dramatic landscape scene, likely intended for stage design, with steep cliffs and rock formations dominating the composition. On the left, the rugged terrain is punctuated by architectural elements, possibly cave dwellings, while higher up, a castle or fortress appears to be perched precariously on the edge of the cliff. The right side of the composition features a building with a hanging sign, suggesting a village or town setting. The warmly colored sky, filled with cumulus clouds, enhances the mystical and atmospheric quality of the scene. Roerich’s use of bold, flowing lines and vibrant color palette is characteristic of the Art Nouveau style, imparting a sense of both natural majesty and architectural intrigue.