Old king 1910

"Old King" (1910) is a charcoal drawing by Russian artist Nicholas Roerich (1874-1947). The artwork depicts a distant view of a city harbor, with a variety of ships and boats. The foreground shows a large, rough, rocky hill, with a path leading up to the hill. Roerich was known for his mystical and symbolic imagery, and this drawing, with its dramatic perspective, suggests a sense of awe and wonder at the vastness of the world. The artwork's use of simple lines and forms creates a powerful impression of depth and space.