The artwork entitled “Song of Shambhala” was created by artist Nicholas Roerich in 1943. The piece is rendered in tempera on canvas, measuring 76.2 by 137.2 centimeters. It belongs to the Symbolism art movement and is categorized as a genre painting. Currently, it is housed in the State Museum of Oriental Art in Moscow, Russia.
The artwork presents a serene and mystical landscape, characterized by softly rendered mountain peaks bathed in a gradient of pink and purple hues, evoking the otherworldly aura of Shambhala. A lone figure, clothed in red, sits contemplatively on one of the slopes, gazing across the valley and the winding rivers below. The composition employs gentle curves and flowing forms that create a harmonious and meditative visual experience. The juxtaposition of the illuminated mountain range against the twilight sky further enhances the ethereal and spiritual essence of the scene.
