The artwork, titled “Chiktan Citadel in Himalayas,” was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1932. It belongs to the Symbolism art movement and falls under the landscape genre.
The artwork depicts the imposing Chiktan Citadel, majestically perched amidst the rugged terrain of the Himalayas. Dominated by a palette of cool blues and purples, the citadel stands bathed in golden sunlight, casting elongated shadows across the mountainside. The use of light and shadow creates a dramatic contrast, emphasizing the fortress’s grandeur and the natural beauty of its surroundings. Roerich’s technique captures the citadel’s timeless strength and the ethereal quality of the Himalayan landscape.