“Lamas-reapers” is a genre painting created by Nicholas Roerich circa 1937. This artwork, executed using tempera on cardboard, belongs to the Symbolism art movement. It measures 30 by 44.5 centimeters and is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts two figures, presumably lamas, in hooded robes situated amid tall, golden grasses that dominate the foreground. Each figure is carrying a tool, possibly used for reaping, which adds to the pastoral theme of the painting. The figures are painted in darker tones, contrasting against the luminous, golden grasses which capture and reflect light, adding a sense of depth and movement to the composition. The background features a serene, mountainous landscape with a range of blue and green hues, creating a tranquil and expansive atmosphere. The overall composition marries simplicity with symbolic richness, characteristic of Roerich’s style, while encapsulating a serene yet laborious scene of rural life.
