“Lahor (Blacksmith) from Kulu,” created by Nicholas Roerich in 1937, is a portrait rendered in chalk and charcoal on canvas, exemplifying the Realism art movement. The piece is currently housed at the State Museum of Oriental Art in Moscow, Russia.
The artwork portrays a striking and detailed depiction of an elderly blacksmith from Kulu. The use of chalk and charcoal lends a monochromatic yet highly textured quality to the portrait. The subject’s features are meticulously captured, with expressive details in his furrowed brows, thick mustache, and flowing hair, all contributing to an aura of wisdom and resilience.