Ladakh (c.1926) by Nicholas Roerich

Ladakh - Nicholas Roerich - c.1926

Artwork Information

TitleLadakh
ArtistNicholas Roerich
Datec.1926
Art MovementSymbolism

About Ladakh

“Ladakh,” created by the artist Nicholas Roerich around 1926, is a notable work within the Symbolism art movement and falls under the genre of landscape painting. The artwork eloquently captures an evocative and serene representation of the Ladakh region, known for its majestic mountain ranges and expansive valleys.

In “Ladakh,” Roerich employs a subtle and restrained color palette, dominated by hues of blues, greens, and earthy browns. The composition is structured with an emphasis on the vastness and tranquility of the mountainous landscape. The distant peaks are softly illuminated under a clear sky, creating a sense of depth and vastness. The artist’s technique imbues the scene with a mystical quality, inviting contemplation and reverence for nature’s grandeur. The undulating forms of the mountains and valleys flow seamlessly into one another, emphasizing the harmonious and timeless beauty of the natural world as envisioned by Roerich.

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