Commune Life Collection

Overseas Guests, 1902. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Overseas Guests, 1902. Found in the collection of State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Crossing the river. Artist: Stelletsky, Dmitri Semyonovich (1875-1947)
Crossing the river. Private Collection

Terra Slavonica (Study). Private Collection

Gornitsa (living chamber) in an Old Russian House of the 16th-17th century. Private Collection

Build the boats. Found in the Collection of State Oriental Art Museum, Moscow

A Town, Morning, 1901
A Town. Morning, 1901. Found in the collection of State A. Radishchev Art Museum, Saratov

Baptism by Fire. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Baptism by Fire. Found in the collection of State Art Gallery, Lviv

Building the Ships. Study, 1903. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Building the Ships. Study, 1903. Found in the collection of the International Centre of the Roerichs, Moscow

Messenger, 1897. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Messenger, 1897. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Varangian Way, 1904. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
The Varangian Way, 1904. From a private collection

Circle Dance, Early 1900s. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Circle Dance, Early 1900s. Found in the collection of the State M. Nesterov Art Museum of Republic Bashkortostan, Ufa

The Three Joys, 1916. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
The Three Joys, 1916. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Gorodishche (Old slavic fortified settlement). Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Gorodishche (Old slavic fortified settlement). Found in the collection of the Regional Art Gallery, Tver

Gulbishche, 1900s. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Gulbishche, 1900s. From a private collection

Ready for the Campaign (The Varangian Sea), 1910. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Ready for the Campaign (The Varangian Sea), 1910. Found in the collection of the International Centre of the Roerichs, Moscow

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Embracing the Commune Life: A Journey through Time and Culture" Step into a world of camaraderie and shared experiences as we explore the captivating realm of commune life. Inspired by renowned artists such as Roerich, Stelletsky, Ivanov, Bilibin, and more, this collection takes us on a visual odyssey spanning different eras and regions. In "Overseas Guests, " painted by Nicholas Roerich in 1902, we witness the harmonious coexistence of diverse cultures within a communal setting. The painting captures the essence of unity among individuals from various backgrounds who have come together to create something extraordinary. As we move forward in time with Dmitri Semyonovich Stelletsky's "Crossing the River, " we are transported to an era where cooperation was essential for survival. This artwork depicts a community working together to overcome challenges while crossing treacherous waters – symbolizing their unwavering determination and resilience. "Terra Slavonica (Study)" offers us a glimpse into an old Russian house from the 16th-17th century. Within its walls lies Gornitsa, or living chamber – a space where families would gather to share stories, laughter, and support one another through thick and thin. The notion of collaboration extends beyond land as seen in "Build the Boats. " Here, communities unite their skills to construct vessels that will carry them across vast oceans towards new horizons. It exemplifies how collective efforts can lead to remarkable achievements even in daunting circumstances. With Sergei Vasilyevich Ivanov's masterpiece "Life of East Slavs, " created between 1907-1909, we delve deeper into daily existence within these close-knit societies. The painting portrays scenes filled with bustling markets brimming with trade activities - showcasing how commerce played an integral role in fostering connections among people.