“Morning Prayer,” rendered by Nicholas Roerich in 1931, resides within the art movement of Symbolism and belongs to the genre of genre painting. This artwork is housed at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in Pooshan, New Delhi, India.
The artwork portrays a serene and contemplative scene set against the backdrop of imposing, mountainous terrain. The composition is dominated by the majestic peaks, painted in a palette of blues and whites, suggesting the early morning light. In the foreground, two figures clad in humble attire stand solemnly, absorbed in devotion. The hues and forms Roerich employs evoke a sense of tranquility and spiritual reverence, encapsulating a moment of profound connection with nature and the divine.