{"product_id":"and-we-continue-fishing-nicholas-roerich","title":"And we continue fishing - Nicholas Roerich","description":"\u003cp\u003eA serene Symbolist work by Nicholas Roerich, depicting fishermen in silhouette against a vast, sunset-hued sky and calm waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicholas Roerich, a Russian painter, writer, and philosopher, created this work during his extensive travels through the Himalayas and Central Asia. The painting depicts a scene of fishermen in small boats upon a calm, expansive body of water. The composition is defined by a horizontal division between the water and the sky, a common feature in Roerich's work that emphasises the vastness of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour palette is dominated by warm, atmospheric tones. A deep, saturated orange and pink sky suggests the setting sun, which appears as a pale, circular disc. Below, the water reflects these hues, shifting into shades of violet and deep purple. The figures in the boats are rendered in dark, simplified silhouettes, their forms reduced to essential shapes. This stylistic choice directs the viewer's attention to the rhythm of their labour rather than individual detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoerich often used his art to explore themes of human endurance and the connection between humanity and the cosmos. The title, 'And we continue fishing', suggests a sense of continuity and the persistence of daily life against the backdrop of an immense, unchanging environment. The flat application of tempera paint creates a smooth, matte surface that enhances the dreamlike quality of the scene. The distant, blue-toned mountains provide a sense of scale, grounding the ethereal sky in the physical reality of the earth. This piece reflects the artist's interest in the spiritual dimensions of nature, a recurring subject throughout his career. The work avoids unnecessary detail, focusing instead on the interplay of light and colour to evoke a specific mood of quiet contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/symbolic-head-odilon-redon\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSymbolic Head - Odilon Redon — Odilon Redon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fir-trees-arnold-bocklin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFir Trees - Arnold Böcklin — Arnold Böcklin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nicholas Roerich","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58894491320655,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58894495121743,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58894495154511,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58894495187279,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58894495220047,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/And-we-continue-fishing_Poster_CompositorV1_1790376705826.jpg?v=1790452827","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/and-we-continue-fishing-nicholas-roerich","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}