Tent of Ivan the Terrible by Nicholas Roerich

Tent of Ivan the Terrible 1909

nicholasroerich

abstract expressionism

sky

abstract painting

rough brush stroke

possibly oil pastel

underpainting

sketch

arch

paint stroke

painting painterly

watercolour bleed

mixed medium

watercolor

"Tent of Ivan the Terrible" is a 1909 painting by Nicholas Roerich, known for his vibrant colors and depictions of ancient cultures and mythology. The artwork shows a tent interior adorned with intricate patterns, hinting at the grandeur and opulence of a powerful ruler. A glimpse of a landscape through a tent flap suggests a connection between the powerful individual and the natural world. Roerich's masterful use of light and shadow further enhances the dramatic mood of this striking scene.