The artwork, entitled “Himalayas,” was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1933. Rendered on canvas using tempera, it belongs to the Symbolism movement and measures 73.5 by 116.5 centimeters. This landscape genre piece is currently housed in the Nicholas Roerich Museum in New York City, NY, USA.
The artwork depicts a majestic view of the Himalayas, capturing the serene and ethereal essence of the mountain range. The peaks, bathed in hues of violet and pink, stand prominently against a backdrop of a soft, tranquil sky. Bands of clouds weave through the mountains, emphasizing their grandeur and scale. The lower part of the scene features darker shades, possibly representing the valleys or lower hills, creating a striking contrast with the radiant peaks. The overall composition evokes a sense of mysticism and tranquility, characteristic of Roerich’s symbolic and transcendental thematic style.
