Yaroslavl. Entrance to the St. Nicholas Wet Church. (1903) by Nicholas Roerich

Yaroslavl. Entrance to the St. Nicholas Wet Church. - Nicholas Roerich - 1903

Artwork Information

TitleYaroslavl. Entrance to the St. Nicholas Wet Church.
ArtistNicholas Roerich
Date1903
Mediumoil,wood
Dimensions31.7 x 40.7 cm
Art MovementArt Nouveau (Modern)
Current LocationState Museum of Oriental Art, Moscow, Russia

About Yaroslavl. Entrance to the St. Nicholas Wet Church.

The artwork, titled “Yaroslavl. Entrance to the St. Nicholas Wet Church,” was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1903. Executed in oil on wood, this piece measures 31.7 x 40.7 cm and belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) art movement. It is classified as a cityscape and is part of the series “Sketches from travels in old Russian cities.” The artwork is housed in the State Museum of Oriental Art in Moscow, Russia.

In this depiction, the artist captures an intricate architectural detail of the entrance to the St. Nicholas Wet Church in Yaroslavl. Prominent elements include the richly adorned pediment, the intricate carvings, and the distinct shapes of the green roofing contrasting against the church’s structure. The brushwork reveals Roerich’s attention to detail and his ability to convey the historic essence of the architecture. The church’s entrance is rendered with a sense of reverence, showcasing the harmonious blend of form and decoration characteristic of the Art Nouveau style.

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