The artwork titled “Monhegan (Vagueness)” was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1922 in the United States. It belongs to the Symbolism art movement and falls under the genre of landscape. This piece is part of Roerich’s “Ocean” series.
The artwork depicts a coastal scene dominated by a rugged shoreline with large, jutting rock formations painted in deep, cool blues and grays. The rocky outcrops lend an imposing presence to the otherwise tranquil seaside. The composition captures the mystique and raw beauty of the oceanic landscape, utilizing a palette that enhances the feeling of serenity and solitude. The artist’s use of subtle gradations and abstracted forms emphasizes the symbolic and almost dreamlike quality of the scene.