“Devidar Narsinga,” created by Nicholas Roerich in 1932, is an artwork that belongs to the Symbolism art movement. Executed with tempera on canvas, this landscape painting measures 74 by 117 cm. It is housed at the Allahabad Museum in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
The artwork depicts a serene and majestic mountainous landscape, featuring monumental snow-covered peaks that stretch into the distance. In the foreground, a figure appears to be engaged in a task next to a large, prominent tree. The tree, stripped of its leaves, stands as a sturdy, central element, with what seems to be a small structure or shrine attached to its trunk. The use of cool blues and whites throughout the composition emphasizes the cold, expansive environment, capturing the stark beauty and spirituality of the high-altitude terrain. The overall composition and elements reflect a tranquil yet awe-inspiring landscape, imbued with symbolic significance.
