The artwork titled “Young Men” was created by Nicholas Roerich in the year 1944. This piece belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) and Symbolism art movements and falls under the genre of design.
The artwork depicts three young men adorned in traditional attire, amidst an outdoor setting with rolling hills and a serene body of water in the background. One individual is in the act of aiming a bow, drawing the viewer’s attention to the activity while his companions stand in observance. The scene is characterized by vibrant earth tones and an emphasis on intricate detailing in the costumes, indicative of Roerich’s symbolic and design-focused approach. The picturesque landscape and the poised figures create a composition that evokes themes of cultural heritage and the communion between humanity and nature.
