Roerich N.K. – First boom
1917. Tempera on canvas. 49.5 x 77 cm.
Location: State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg (Государственный Русский Музей).
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Here we see a rugged, angular landscape; the rocks are rendered with sharp lines and textured brushstrokes, suggesting geological age and permanence. The water below mirrors the rock formation and sky above, creating a visual doubling that emphasizes the vastness of the environment and perhaps hints at a cyclical nature or reflection on existence.
The figure itself is small in scale relative to the landscape, dressed in what appears to be simple clothing. Its posture suggests contemplation; it seems to gaze out towards the horizon, lost in thought. The diminutive size of the individual reinforces their vulnerability within this immense natural setting.
Subtly, a sense of unease permeates the work. While there is no overt depiction of conflict or danger, the starkness of the environment and the figures solitary position evoke feelings of loneliness and perhaps even apprehension. The absence of other human presence amplifies this feeling; it suggests an individual confronting something profound alone.
The painting’s strength lies in its ability to convey a mood rather than narrate a specific event. It is less about what is depicted, and more about the emotional response elicited by the scene – a contemplation on solitude, scale, and the human condition within a vast and indifferent universe.