Study of landscape 1895

This is Nicholas Roerich's oil 'Study of Landscape'. Look at how Roerich's brushstrokes are softly layered, creating a sense of atmosphere. The overall composition is divided into three horizontal bands. The bottom band of water is painted in pale greens and pinks, suggesting a still, reflective surface. The middle band is a strip of land, painted with warmer browns and greens to create a sense of recession. Above, the sky dominates the upper portion of the canvas, in shades of pale blue and peach. The soft, diffused light evokes a serene and tranquil mood. Roerich’s work reflects the Symbolist movement, which valued subjective emotional experience over realistic representation. His landscapes often convey a spiritual or mystical quality, inviting viewers to contemplate the sublime beauty of nature and the deeper meanings it might hold. Notice how Roerich blurs the boundaries between representation and abstraction, encouraging us to engage with the landscape on an emotional and intuitive level.