The artwork titled “Mountain Eagles (Tibetan Stupa),” created by Nicholas Roerich in 1931, belongs to the Symbolism movement and falls under the landscape genre.
The artwork portrays a serene and mystical mountainous landscape dominated by imposing dark blue and purple peaks. Nestled among these majestic mountains is a Tibetan stupa, strategically placed on a gentle slope, adorned by natural greenery. The stupa serves as a focal point, exuding an aura of spiritual significance and tranquility. The mountains’ rigid and geometric forms show a play of light and shadow, creating a dramatic contrast to the quiet reverence of the stupa below. The overall composition evokes a sense of peace and contemplation, reflecting the Symbolist exploration of deeper, often spiritual, meaning beyond the visible world.
