Berendey's Sloboda 1912

"Berendey's Sloboda" is a 1912 drawing by Russian artist Nicholas Roerich. The drawing depicts a simple scene of two wooden houses in a village setting. Roerich's use of a loose, sketchy style conveys the atmosphere of a rustic setting. The piece showcases Roerich's talent for capturing the essence of a place through simple lines and forms, a style he employed throughout his career. It's a work that invites viewers to imagine the lives of the people who inhabit this charming, humble dwelling.