The artwork known as “Himalayas” was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1945. Belonging to the Symbolism art movement, this piece falls under the genre of landscape painting.
The artwork portrays a serene and majestic depiction of the Himalayas, with towering peaks adorned in white snow under an expansive blue sky. The mountains are illustrated with a sharp, almost crystalline precision, which contrasts with the soft, diffused tones of the sky. The gentle gradient from blue to white in the sky evokes a sense of tranquility and vastness. The composition and color palette of the artwork reflect the grandeur and stillness of the mountainous terrain, capturing the essence of the Himalayas in a symbolic landscape.