The artwork titled “Kardang (study)” was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1932. Falling under the Symbolism art movement, the piece is a landscape genre painting.
The artwork portrays a mountainous village scene, enveloped in a serene atmosphere. The architectural structures appear to be traditional dwellings, characterized by their flat roofs and rectangular forms, rendered in muted tones of beige and grey. The foreground shows a shadowy ground, possibly a pathway or courtyard, leading towards the cluster of buildings. In the background, a range of softly contoured mountains is depicted under a delicate purple sky, enhancing the mystical and tranquil ambiance. Sparse bursts of yellow, possibly autumn foliage, add a touch of color and contrast to the subtle palette, reflecting Roerich’s symbolic and serene style.
