They build the ships 1903

"They Build the Ships" (1903) by Nicholas Roerich is a painting depicting a scene of shipbuilding. Roerich, known for his mystical and symbolic style, uses bold colors and simplified forms to emphasize the ships' construction and their symbolic significance. The ships are rendered in warm brown tones, their red prows resembling animal heads, perhaps referencing ancient seafaring traditions or the power of human creation. The scene evokes a sense of activity and progress, highlighting the labor and craft involved in building these vessels. The painting is considered a prime example of Roerich's "Slavic" style, which often featured themes of national identity and folklore.