The artwork titled “Himalayas,” created by Nicholas Roerich in 1947, embodies the principles of the Symbolism movement. This landscape piece measures 29.5 by 44.7 centimeters and captures the essence of the majestic Himalayan mountains.
In the artwork, Roerich skillfully portrays a towering, sharp-peaked mountain, bathed in hues of purples, pinks, and deep blues. The prominent mountain peak, with its sharp edges, rises dramatically against a backdrop of a softly colored sky, marked by light clouds. The composition emphasizes the solitary grandeur and spiritual significance often attributed to the Himalayan range. The subtle gradient of colors conveys a sense of calm and reverence, characteristic of Roerich’s symbolic style, which often infused landscapes with deeper philosophical meanings.
