Calling (1944) by Nicholas Roerich

Calling - Nicholas Roerich - 1944

Artwork Information

TitleCalling
ArtistNicholas Roerich
Date1944
Art MovementSymbolism
Current LocationState Museum of Oriental Art, Moscow, Russia

About Calling

The artwork “Calling” by Nicholas Roerich, created in 1944, is a striking example of the Symbolism movement. Classified as a landscape genre, the piece is presently housed in the State Museum of Oriental Art in Moscow, Russia.

“Calling” depicts a vast, serene mountain landscape enveloped in varying shades of blue. In the foreground stands a lone figure, seemingly a traveler or a pilgrim, gazing upon the majestic peaks that stretch across the horizon. The figure, possibly carrying a staff, appears to be summoning or contemplating the towering mountains ahead. The distant snow-capped peaks glisten under a serene sky, creating a sense of depth and tranquility. The artwork exudes a mystical atmosphere, characteristic of Roerich’s symbolic and spiritual themes, inviting viewers to ponder the profound relationship between humanity and nature.

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