The artwork “Stylites” by Nicholas Roerich, completed in 1917, is rendered using tempera on cardboard. This piece belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and is classified as a landscape genre. Currently, it is held in a private collection.
In the artwork, a contemplative figure is depicted in a semi-abstract landscape, characterized by bold, flowing lines and a vivid color palette dominated by blues, purples, and earthy tones. The intricate rock formations and stylized tree add to the mystic atmosphere, reflecting Roerich’s fascination with spiritual and natural themes, common in his works inspired by the Art Nouveau movement.
