The artwork, titled “Night Rider,” was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1918 and belongs to the Symbolism movement. As part of the “Eques Eternus” series, this piece is classified within the cloudscape genre.
The artwork depicts a serene, moonlit night scene dominated by shades of blue. It presents a tranquil landscape with rolling hills and a reflective body of water. In the sky, a distant silhouette, seemingly that of a rider or ethereal figure, glides across the canvas, lending a mystical and almost spectral quality to the piece. The unobtrusive presence of the full moon adds to the sense of calm and introspection, characteristic of Roerich’s symbolic expression. The overall composition evokes a meditative and otherworldly atmosphere, inviting viewers to ponder the enigmatic presence of the night rider within a dreamlike landscape.
