Message to Tiron (1940) by Nicholas Roerich

Message to Tiron - Nicholas Roerich - 1940

Artwork Information

TitleMessage to Tiron
ArtistNicholas Roerich
Date1940
Mediumcanvas,tempera
Art MovementSymbolism
Current LocationState Museum of Oriental Art, Moscow, Russia

About Message to Tiron

“Message to Tiron,” created by Nicholas Roerich in 1940, is a tempera-on-canvas piece that belongs to the Symbolism art movement. It is a landscape genre artwork currently housed in the State Museum of Oriental Art in Moscow, Russia.

The artwork depicts a tranquil scene under a strikingly colorful sky transitioning from yellow to a subtle orange hue, casting a serene light over the landscape. Snow-covered structures, seemingly ancient, stand against the vibrant twilight backdrop. A solitary figure cloaked in dark robes, perhaps a messenger, stands on the left, partially silhouetted, evocatively overlooking the timeless scene. The juxtaposition of architectural elements and natural surroundings illustrates a powerful narrative imbued with mysticism and peace, characteristic of Roerich’s symbolic and contemplative style.

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