Old man
Nicholas Roerich (1874 – 1947)
Utforska Nicholas Roerichs fascinerande konst: Symbolism, himalajlandskap & mystiska målningar. Scenografi för Balett Ryska och förespråkare för kulturskydd.
The Essence of the Subject
The painting depicts an elderly man with a beard and mustache, captured in a moment of movement that suggests he is dancing or performing an action. He is dressed in a white robe, which is accented by a striking red hat. The composition includes a second figure on the left side of the canvas, though this individual remains obscured by shadow. Within the domestic setting, a clock is visible hanging on the wall above the man's head, and a bowl is positioned near the bottom right corner of the picture.
Visual Composition and Details
The artwork features the following elements:
- An elderly man in a white robe and a red hat
- A second, obscured figure on the left
- A clock on the wall
- A bowl in the lower right corner
The man's features are rendered with detail, and the overall scene suggests a setting from an ancient or historical period.
Om detta konstverk
- Titel: Old man
- Konstnär: Nicholas Roerich
- År: 1930
- Format: Tall
- Upphovsrättslig status: Allmän egendom
- Rörelse: Symbolic Expressionism
- Medium: Tempera On Panel
- Kreativ period: Mature Period
- Färgpalett: Earthy
- Huvudfärg: Driftwood
Kortfakta
- Influences: Russian folklore
- Artist: Nicholas Roerich
- Medium: Painting
- Notable elements or techniques: Dancing figure
- Movement: Symbolism