Famagusta # 10 (Sketch of wood) Roerich N.K. (Part 2)

The composition presents a densely packed arrangement of geometric forms, evoking a landscape dominated by structures – buildings or perhaps fortifications – rendered in shades of ochre, brown, and muted yellow. The horizon line is positioned relatively high within the frame, compressing the visual space and emphasizing the massiveness of the depicted elements.
Here we see a deliberate flattening of perspective; depth is suggested not through traditional techniques like linear convergence but through subtle variations in tone and overlapping shapes. This creates an effect of compression and monumentality. The forms themselves are angular and block-like, lacking any softening curves or organic details. They appear almost as if constructed from rough-hewn blocks, contributing to a sense of austerity and perhaps even decay.
The color palette is restricted and earthy, reinforcing the impression of age and weathering. A faint yellow glow emanates from behind the structures, providing a subtle source of light but also lending an unsettling quality to the scene – it’s not a warm or comforting illumination. The overall effect is one of enclosure and confinement; the viewer feels positioned before a formidable barrier rather than an open vista.
Subtly, theres a sense of melancholy embedded within the work. The lack of human presence, coupled with the stark geometry and muted colors, suggests abandonment or loss. The structures appear not as symbols of power or prosperity but as remnants of a forgotten past – a silent testament to something that has been lost or irrevocably altered. The sketch-like quality of the execution further contributes to this feeling; it’s an impressionistic rendering rather than a precise depiction, hinting at a memory or a fleeting glimpse of a place burdened by history.