The artwork titled “Gompa,” created by Nicholas Roerich in 1932, belongs to the Symbolism art movement and falls within the landscape genre.
The artwork depicts an ethereal and serene scene characterized by a soft color palette dominated by shades of pink and purple. The focal point is a serene structure, likely a gompa (a Buddhist monastery), situated atop a hill. The structure stands starkly against a vast, expansive sky filled with diffuse and whimsical cloud formations. The mountainous backdrop, rendered in deep blue, adds depth to the overall composition, conveying a sense of tranquility and spiritual stillness. The painterly technique and the choice of subdued, yet vibrant colors, evoke a mystical and contemplative atmosphere, characteristic of Roerich’s symbolic and visionary style.