The artwork titled “Mill in the Mountains,” created by Nicholas Roerich in 1913, is rendered using tempera on cardboard. It belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) and Symbolism art movements and is classified under the genre of design. The dimensions of the artwork are 66 x 88 cm.
“Mill in the Mountains” presents a vivid, picturesque scene where a solitary mill nestles amidst towering mountain landscapes. The mill, built in a traditional log cabin style, stands prominently in the foreground, its roof speckled with patches suggesting moss or remnants of a forest past. The mill’s rustic charm is juxtaposed against the vast expanse of the surrounding mountains, rendered in rich hues of blues and violets. These mountains rise majestically, their ruggedness softened by the artist’s brushwork. A winding river flows through the valley, catching light at intervals and adding a serene dynamism to the tranquil tableau. The overall composition and color palette evoke a sense of mysticism and timelessness, characteristic of Roerich’s symbolic and modernist approach.
