The artwork titled “Himalayas. Tops of mountains with the turquoise sky” was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1937 and belongs to the Symbolism art movement. The genre of this piece is landscape.
The artwork depicts the majestic peaks of the Himalayan mountains, ascending dramatically into a vivid turquoise sky. The rugged mountain tops are highlighted with shades of deep blue and white, capturing the serene yet imposing nature of these grand natural formations. The foreground consists of a sloping expanse of land, contrasting with the striking ascension of the peaks. The overall composition evokes a sense of awe and tranquility, characteristic of Roerich’s symbolic approach to landscape painting.