The artwork, titled “Solveig’s mother,” was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1912. It belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and is categorized under the design genre.
In the artwork, Roerich portrays a mature woman in traditional attire, signifying cultural richness and everyday life. She is depicted standing, holding a basket in one hand and a walking stick in the other, suggesting a figure grounded in practicality and resilience. The woman wears a layered outfit featuring a green and red jacket, a patterned shirt, and a dark blue skirt, complemented by a white headscarf. The attention to detail and use of vibrant colors reflect the artist’s connection to Art Nouveau, emphasizing both the beauty and function of design elements within a cultural context.
