Lahaul. Kardang. (1932) by Nicholas Roerich

Lahaul. Kardang. - Nicholas Roerich - 1932

Artwork Information

TitleLahaul. Kardang.
ArtistNicholas Roerich
Date1932
Mediumcanvas,tempera
Dimensions42 x 58 cm
Art MovementSymbolism
Current LocationState Museum of Oriental Art, Moscow, Russia

About Lahaul. Kardang.

The artwork titled “Lahaul. Kardang.” created by Nicholas Roerich in 1932, is a tempera on canvas piece that falls under the Symbolism art movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 42 x 58 cm, and it portrays a landscape genre. This esteemed piece is currently housed in the State Museum of Oriental Art in Moscow, Russia.

The artwork depicts a serene and mystical landscape, characterized by lush, green fields that undulate across the canvas. At the center of the artwork, there is an arrangement of rustic buildings, possibly a settlement, situated amidst natural rock formations. The structures have a humble appearance with a palette dominated by cool hues of green and blue, which harmonizes with the surrounding environment. The precise yet gentle brushwork and subtle tones lend the piece a tranquil and contemplative air, mirroring the symbolic tradition of embedding profound meaning within the natural world. The composition evokes a sense of timelessness and spiritual reflection, in line with Roerich’s thematic focus on nature and mysticism.

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