The artwork titled “Guga Chohan. Kuluta.” was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1931. This piece, rendered in tempera on cardboard, belongs to the Symbolism movement and measures 73.5 by 117 cm. It falls under the genre of landscape and is housed in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia.
The painting depicts a tranquil and contemplative landscape featuring a harmonious blend of nature and a solitary human figure. In the foreground, there is a central figure standing beside a horse, sculpted in a dark, statuesque form, which adds a sense of timelessness and mystery to the scene. Surrounding this figure, the landscape is adorned with blossoming trees in an array of delicate pink and white hues, which contrasts with the darker and more massive mountain range depicted in shades of deep purple and blue. In the background, majestic snow-capped peaks rise against a clear, vibrant sky, enhancing the overall sense of serenity and spiritual depth that characterizes the work. The interplay of vibrant and muted colors creates a juxtaposition between the animate vitality of the blooming trees and the imposing presence of the mountains, capturing the essence of nature’s grandeur and the quiet introspection it can inspire.