The scene with seven figures in costumes 1920

This drawing of seven figures in costume was made by Nicholas Roerich, but we don't know exactly when. It's interesting, isn’t it? Imagine Roerich, perhaps in a pensive mood, working with simple lines to create these figures. Maybe he starts with the costumes, letting each shape and line guide the next, almost like a dance between the pen and the paper. The choice of stark black and white gives everything a timeless feel. Looking at their faces, I wonder what Roerich was thinking. Were they characters from a play? Each one is so distinct, yet they all seem to share this quiet, knowing gaze. It's like they're part of some ancient tale, each with their own story to tell, and they all speak the same artistic language. Painters are always in conversation. It's beautiful to think that Roerich, through this drawing, continues to speak to us, inviting us into his world of figures, costumes, and timeless tales.