Himalayas. Snowy peak at dawn. (1943) by Nicholas Roerich

Himalayas. Snowy peak at dawn. - Nicholas Roerich - 1943

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TitleHimalayas. Snowy peak at dawn.
ArtistNicholas Roerich
Date1943
Art MovementSymbolism

About Himalayas. Snowy peak at dawn.

The artwork, titled “Himalayas. Snowy peak at dawn,” was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1943. It belongs to the Symbolism art movement and falls within the landscape genre.

The composition presents a majestic snowy peak, bathed in the tranquil light of dawn. The mountain’s imposing presence is rendered with gentle, flowing lines and shaded predominantly in soft whites and blues. The use of muted colors and simplistic forms evokes a serene and ethereal quality, characteristic of Roerich’s symbolic landscape artworks. The stillness of the scene captures the viewer’s imagination, drawing them into the quiet and contemplative atmosphere of the Himalayas at dawn.

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