The artwork titled “King Gesar” by artist Nicholas Roerich, created in 1941, is a tempera on canvas piece measuring 91 x 152 cm. Falling within the Symbolism art movement, this mythological painting presents a grand narrative.
In the artwork, a prominent dark figure astride a horse is depicted against a vivid red background, evoking a strong, intense atmosphere. The rider, presumably King Gesar, is adorned with distinctive armor and headgear, suggesting a portrayal of majesty and power. The contrast between the rider’s dark silhouette and the striking red backdrop serves to emphasize the heroic and mythological essence of the painting. The landscape beneath the horse is rendered in darker hues, gently curving, which accentuates the rider’s dominance and the dynamic composition of the scene.
