“Black Gobi,” a landscape painting by Nicholas Roerich, was created in 1928. Executed with tempera on canvas, measuring 74.5 x 117.5 cm, this work aligns with the Symbolism art movement. The artwork is held in the Nicholas Roerich Museum in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork depicts a serene and mystical landscape featuring an expansive view of dark hills and mountains under a twilight sky. The hues transition from deep purples and blues in the foreground, gradually lightening to softer tones towards the horizon, suggesting the approaching night or the break of dawn. Tall, dark, stone-like formations punctuate the scene, rising prominently against the undulating contours of the terrain. A crescent moon hangs in the sky, adding to the overall ethereal and symbolic quality of the painting, inviting viewers to contemplate deeper spiritual or existential themes. The composition evokes a sense of timelessness and solitude, characteristic of Roerich’s works.
