The artwork, titled “Allal-Ming,” was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1920. It employs pencil on paper as its medium and belongs to the Symbolism art movement. This portrait is housed at the Nicholas Roerich Museum located in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork features a bearded man in profile, adorned with a rounded headpiece that envelops his head, suggestive of traditional attire. His eyes are gracefully closed, and the expression on his face denotes a serene, contemplative state. The rendering of the facial features and the headpiece shows a delicate use of shading, providing a sense of depth and texture. Adjacent to the figure, there is a chalice-like object, emanating thin flames, contributing an element of mysticism. Below the portrait, indistinct text is visible, further enhancing the enigmatic quality of the piece.
