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.