Monastery. Tsang, Tibet. (1936) by Nicholas Roerich

Monastery. Tsang, Tibet. - Nicholas Roerich - 1936

Artwork Information

TitleMonastery. Tsang, Tibet.
ArtistNicholas Roerich
Date1936
Mediumcardboard,tempera
Dimensions30.5 x 46 cm
Art MovementSymbolism
Current LocationNicholas Roerich Museum, New York City, NY, US

About Monastery. Tsang, Tibet.

The artwork titled “Monastery. Tsang, Tibet” by the artist Nicholas Roerich, created in 1936, is executed in tempera on cardboard. It measures 30.5 by 46 centimeters and belongs to the Symbolism art movement. The piece is categorized as a landscape and is currently housed in the Nicholas Roerich Museum in New York City, NY, US.

The artwork depicts a serene hilltop monastery against a backdrop of softly rolling, multicolored hills and ethereal mountains. Dominated by subdued purples, blues, and golden tones, the tempera work conveys a sense of mysticism, tranquility, and isolation inherent in the Tibetan landscape. The monastery itself is rendered with simple yet profound architectural lines, juxtaposing human presence with the expansive, transcendent natural surroundings. The light in the painting is soft, with delicate shading that gives depth to the landscape and imbues it with a timeless, almost dreamlike quality. The clouds in the sky are depicted in a flowing form, adding to the ethereal atmosphere that permeates the piece. Overall, the monastery stands as a quiet sentinel, highlighting Roerich’s mastery in capturing both the physical and spiritual essence of the location.

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