The artwork, titled “Kyrgyz mazar. Sanju.”, was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1925. Executed in tempera on canvas, this piece belongs to the Symbolism art movement. Measuring 30.5 by 40.5 cm, it is a landscape genre painting.
Dominated by warm tones and stark contrasts, the artwork presents a mountainous landscape bathed in golden light, with a small row of sacred structures, possibly mausoleums or shrines (mazaars), casting long shadows. The sweeping, otherworldly terrain is rendered in Roerich’s characteristic vivid hues and deliberate brushstrokes, evoking a sense of timelessness and mystique. The mountains loom majestically in the background, creating a dramatic and serene atmosphere that reflects Roerich’s deep appreciation for the spiritual and cultural heritage of the regions he depicted.
