“Monhegan (Fairytale)” is a landscape artwork created by Nicholas Roerich in 1922 in the United States. The piece falls under the Symbolism art movement and is part of Roerich’s “Ocean” series. The artwork depicts an ethereal and mystical scene, characteristic of the Symbolism movement’s exploration of the spiritual and the mythical.
The artwork portrays a tranquil coastal landscape under a twilight sky. Dominated by large, smooth rock formations on the left side, it leads the viewer’s eye down a sloping grassy terrain towards a serene body of water. Solitary trees, some gently bending, dot the terrain, adding to the dreamlike quality of the scene. The soft glow of a moon, casting a muted light over the landscape, creates an ambiance that feels timeless and otherworldly. The use of muted and soft colors accentuates the mystical and tranquil atmosphere of the piece.
