The artwork titled “Great Spirit of Himalayas” was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1934. This painting, crafted using canvas and tempera, is a quintessential piece of the Symbolism movement. Measuring 76.5 x 103 cm, it features a landscape and currently resides in the Nicholas Roerich Museum, New York City, NY, US.
The artwork depicts a majestic and serene Himalayan landscape, imbued with a sense of spiritual presence and reverence. Towering rocky formations frame the scene, with the rugged visage of a deity-like figure sculpted into one of the cliffs on the right. The figure gazes over the vast, misty expanse of mountain peaks that fade into the horizon. The sky above is adorned with soft, billowing clouds, and a tranquil blue hue, evoking a sense of calm and transcendence. The composition and the subtle interplay of colors and shadows emphasize the grandeur and mystical essence of the Himalayas, capturing both their physical majesty and their spiritual significance.
