“Tower of Novgorod Kremlin” is an artwork created by Nicholas Roerich around 1903 in the Russian Federation. This cityscape, executed in oil on wood, measures 26.5 by 23.5 centimeters and belongs to the Realism art movement.
The artwork portrays an imposing medieval tower forming part of the Novgorod Kremlin. The viewer’s perspective is set at the base of the tower, looking up at its weathered stone facade, which is bathed in soft, natural light. The walls of the tower are depicted with meticulous detail, showing the rough, textured surfaces and small, strategically placed windows. The foreground is dominated by a lush, green grassy area that contrasts with the muted tones of the fortified structure. Roerich’s brushwork suggests a blend of precision and impressionistic strokes, lending a sense of both authenticity and artistic interpretation to the historic subject matter.
