The artwork, entitled “Kalki Avatar,” was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1932 using tempera on canvas. It belongs to the Symbolism art movement and falls under the genre of landscape.
In “Kalki Avatar,” bright, jagged peaks of a mountain range are depicted with a surreal, almost fantastical quality. The snow-capped mountains are rendered in shades of blue, white, and lavender, contrasting sharply against a turbulent sky painted in deep hues of blue and purple. The sky is dominated by dark, swirling clouds with hints of pink and white, suggesting an impending storm or a divine presence. In the lower left corner, a monolithic yellow figure stands, possibly representing the titular Kalki Avatar, adding an element of mysticism and spirituality to the dramatic landscape. The painting conveys a sense of awe and reverence for the power and majesty of nature, typical of Symbolist themes.