The artwork titled “Beyond the seas there are the great lands” was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1910. This piece employs gouache, cardboard, and tempera as mediums, and is affiliated with the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement. It falls under the genre of mythological painting.
The artwork presents a mythological theme, portraying a young woman adorned in traditional, intricately patterned attire, holding a long-stemmed flower. She stands upon a lush, hilly terrain, with distinctively large, rounded rocks in the background, suggestive of an otherworldly landscape. The background also hints at a sea or large body of water, adding to the mystical atmosphere. The use of vibrant colors and fluid lines is characteristic of Art Nouveau, bringing a sense of liveliness and motion to the scene. The composition evokes a narrative of exploration and discovery, resonating with the title’s allusion to unknown lands beyond the seas.
