Yaroslavna’s Lament (c.1915) by Nicholas Roerich

Yaroslavna's Lament - Nicholas Roerich - c.1915

Artwork Information

TitleYaroslavna's Lament
ArtistNicholas Roerich
Datec.1915
Art MovementArt Nouveau (Modern)

About Yaroslavna's Lament

“Yaroslavna’s Lament” by Nicholas Roerich, created circa 1915, is an artwork aligned with the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and falls under the genre of sketch and study. This piece reflects Roerich’s adeptness in capturing evocative simplicity through his preliminary sketches, providing a window into his creative process.

The artwork appears to be a preliminary sketch on coarse, beige paper depicting a series of rudimentary structures, possibly representing a fortified settlement or castle. The lines are lightly drawn, suggesting the initial stages of an architectural or landscape study. The linear composition of towers and walls rendered in pencil conveys a sense of structure and balance. The slight unevenness of the lines and the sparse details indicate that the sketch served as a foundational study for more detailed and refined works. The minimalistic approach and the raw, unpolished quality of the pencil work offer insight into Roerich’s method of developing and visualizing his ideas.

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