The artwork, titled “Mountain Lake,” was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1917. It belongs to the Symbolism art movement and falls under the landscape genre.
The artwork portrays a serene and expansive mountain lake, with a gentle transition from a rocky foreground to a calm, reflective body of water. The composition includes distant hills and a vibrant sky that brings out the tranquil beauty of the natural scene. The use of subdued yet rich colors accentuates the peaceful and contemplative mood characteristic of Symbolism. Roerich’s depiction captures the ethereal and timeless essence of the landscape, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the harmonious and serene environment of the mountain lake.
