The artwork, titled “Landscape,” was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1913. It belongs to the Symbolism art movement and is categorized under the landscape genre.
The artwork depicts a serene and atmospheric landscape dominated by a dramatic cloud formation against a dimly lit horizon. The foreground features a range of hills or mountains rendered in subdued, cool tones of blue and gray. Above, a large, billowy cloud illuminated with warm hues of orange and gold provides a striking contrast to the darker terrain below. The interplay of light and shadow in the cloud formation suggests a powerful and mystical presence, embodying the Symbolist movement’s focus on evocative, dream-like imagery. The simplicity and subtlety of the composition convey a sense of tranquility and contemplation, inviting viewers to reflect on the natural beauty and inherent symbolism of the scene.
