The artwork, titled “Ashram (Ceylon)”, was created by Nicholas Roerich in the year 1931. This masterpiece, executed on canvas using tempera, falls under the Symbolism art movement and belongs to the genre of landscape painting. The dimensions of the artwork are 117.5 x 74.5 cm. Additionally, this painting is part of the “Ashrams” series and is currently housed in the Tretyakov Gallery located in Moscow, Russia.
In the artwork, vibrant and intricate foliage dominates the foreground, with tall, dark trees and lush, dense vegetation depicted in rich green and deep blue hues. In contrast, the background reveals a golden-lit, mountainous landscape that glows warmly, suggesting a serene and mystical atmosphere. The interplay of light and shadow creates a surreal and contemplative mood, characteristic of the Symbolist movement. The composition and color palette evoke a sense of tranquility and transcendence, reflecting the spiritual sanctity of an ashram in Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka).
