Illustration used for the Poem

Nicholas Roerich (1874-1947)  Kiss the Earth   1912
Style: Art Nouveau (Modern) | Genre: Design | Medium: Pastel  Tempera on Cardboard

Roerich depicts a solitary  twisting tree rising against a dramatic sky  set in a luminous landscape of rolling hills. The work reflects his symbolic approach  blending nature  spirituality  and the decorative elegance of Art Nouveau design.