The artwork, titled “Yellow arhaluk. Huntsman. Merry old gentleman. Musket of Moscow case. (Humorous triptych)”, was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1894. Falling under the art movement of Realism and categorized as a caricature, this piece is presently housed at the Nicholas Roerich Museum in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork is a triptych, comprising three segments that each illustrate a different character: “Yellow arhaluk”, “Huntsman”, and “Merry old gentleman”. Each character is depicted with exaggerated, humorous features typical of caricature art. The central figure, “Huntsman”, links the trio, evoking a blend of humor and historical reminiscence. Below the three illustrations, there is an additional depiction labeled “Musket of Moscow case,” which serves as a complimentary piece to the overall humorous narrative of the triptych.
