The artwork titled “Mongolia. Yurtas.”, created by Nicholas Roerich in 1938, represents a significant piece of the Symbolism movement within the genre painting category.
The artwork features a vast, arid landscape under a clear, expansive sky, depicted in soft gradients of blue and white. In the foreground, three figures mounted on horseback stand on rocky terrain, seemingly observing the distant desert expanse. These figures are adorned in traditional attire, reflecting the cultural essence of Mongolia. In the midground, traditional Mongolian yurts are arranged, presenting a scene of a nomadic settlement against the serene backdrop of rolling dunes that extend to the horizon. The use of muted colors and the meticulous rendering of the landscape evoke a sense of tranquility and solitude, capturing the timeless spirit and vastness of the Mongolian steppes.
