The artwork titled “The holder of the cup. Mongolia” is a landscape painting executed by the renowned artist Nicholas Roerich in 1937. Utilizing the medium of tempera on cardboard, Roerich’s work is emblematic of the Symbolism art movement. This piece measures 30.5 by 45.5 centimeters and currently resides in the Nicholas Roerich Museum located in New York City, New York, United States.
The artwork features a solitary figure, seemingly an ancient statue, holding a cup, set against a serene and expansive Mongolian landscape. The backdrop is dominated by vast, open skies with soft, billowy clouds, hovering above distant mountain ranges. The earthy tones of the foreground sharply contrast with the cool blues of the sky, illustrating a harmonious blend of natural elements. The surreal quality and the symbolic nature of the statue holding a cup evoke a sense of timelessness and contemplation, hallmark characteristics of Symbolist art.
