“Doring, Tibetan Menhirs,” created by Nicholas Roerich in 1928, is a symbolic landscape artwork currently held in a private collection. The piece exemplifies the Symbolism art movement, characterized by its use of evocative imagery to convey deeper, often spiritual, meanings.
The artwork depicts an expansive landscape punctuated by numerous menhirs—upright stones that create an enigmatic and ancient atmosphere. The scene is set against violet-tinted mountains that recede into the background, creating a sense of depth and mystique. The soft, muted hues of the terrain contrast subtly with the darker stones, emphasizing their prominence and historical significance. The overall composition evokes a sense of tranquility and timelessness, inviting contemplation on the hidden narratives and spiritual resonance of these ancient standing stones.
