The artwork titled “Nan Shan, Tibetan Frontier” by Nicholas Roerich was created in 1936. Rendered in tempera on cardboard, this piece belongs to the Symbolism art movement and falls under the landscape genre. The dimensions of the artwork are 30.5 x 46 cm, and it is currently housed in the Latvian National Museum of Art in Riga, Latvia.
In the artwork, a tranquil yet majestic depiction of the Tibetan frontier is showcased. The vast expanse of the landscape is dominated by deep blue hues that transition into lighter shades, representing the distant snow-capped peaks of the Nan Shan mountain range. The serene mountains stand silhouetted against the sky, emanating a sense of peaceful isolation. In the foreground, gentle hills stretch out, sparsely dotted with animals, possibly yaks, adding layers of depth and a touch of life to the otherwise tranquil scene. The use of tempera on cardboard underscores the textured and luminous quality of Roerich’s work, enhancing the ethereal and serene ambiance he sought to evoke.
