The artwork titled “Everest,” created by Nicholas Roerich in 1936, belongs to the Symbolism art movement and falls under the genre of landscape painting. The piece captures the majestic and awe-inspiring presence of the Himalayan mountain range, with a particular focus on the towering peaks of Everest. Through the use of vibrant, contrasting colors and evocative brush strokes, Roerich conveys not just the physical grandeur of the mountains, but also the symbolic and spiritual significance they hold. The snow-capped peaks are rendered in shades of white and blue, set against a backdrop of clear skies and rugged terrain, encapsulating the serene yet formidable essence of the natural world.
Everest (1936) by Nicholas Roerich
Artwork Information
Title | Everest |
Artist | Nicholas Roerich |
Date | 1936 |
Art Movement | Symbolism |