The artwork titled “Wait,” created by artist Nicholas Roerich in 1917, belongs to the Symbolism art movement and is categorized as a genre painting. It is part of the “Heroic suite” series and is currently held in a private collection.
In the artwork, a dramatic scene is depicted where several figures, presumably women, are seated and standing by a wooden house on a rocky shore, seemingly engaged in anticipation or contemplation. The landscape is illuminated by a vibrant palette of golden yellows, oranges, purples, and blues, suggesting a striking sunset or sunrise. The mountains and clouds in the background further enhance the mystical and heroic atmosphere, characteristic of Roerich’s symbolic style. The composition skillfully integrates elements of nature and human presence, evoking a sense of timelessness and profound waiting.