Himalayas [Terrestrial and celestial] (1940) by Nicholas Roerich

Himalayas [Terrestrial and celestial] - Nicholas Roerich - 1940

Artwork Information

TitleHimalayas [Terrestrial and celestial]
ArtistNicholas Roerich
Date1940
Dimensions30.6 x 45.7 cm
Art MovementSymbolism

About Himalayas [Terrestrial and celestial]

“Himalayas [Terrestrial and Celestial]” is a landscape artwork created by Nicholas Roerich in 1940, embodying the Symbolism art movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 30.6 by 45.7 centimeters. In this work, Roerich captures the majestic expanse of the Himalayas, infusing the natural landscape with a sense of the celestial, evoking both earthly and otherworldly elements.

The artwork depicts a serene mountainous landscape dominated by the imposing peaks of the Himalayas. The mountains rise sharply, their slopes covered in shades of blue and white, suggesting a blanket of snow that casts an ethereal glow. The foreground features darker, more subdued tones of rolling hills, creating a stark contrast with the lighter, more mystical tones of the mountains. The sky is presented in a pale hue, blending seamlessly into the snow-covered peaks, conveying a sense of infinity and the sublime. This composition not only highlights the grandeur and majesty of the Himalayas but also invokes a spiritual and mystical atmosphere, characteristic of Roerich’s symbolic style.

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