Pilgrim (1932) by Nicholas Roerich

Pilgrim - Nicholas Roerich - 1932

Artwork Information

TitlePilgrim
ArtistNicholas Roerich
Date1932
Mediumcanvas,tempera
Dimensions61 x 97 cm
Art MovementSymbolism
Current LocationBharat Kala Bhavan (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

About Pilgrim

“Pilgrim” is an artwork created by Nicholas Roerich in 1932. This canvas painted with tempera belongs to the Symbolism art movement and falls within the landscape genre. Measuring 61 by 97 centimeters, the artwork is currently housed in Bharat Kala Bhavan at Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.

The artwork depicts a tranquil and surreal mountainous landscape with sharp, jagged peaks, rendered in vibrant hues of purple, pink, and blue. The composition is dominated by these towering mountains, creating a profound sense of scale. At the lower portion, a solitary figure, the titular ‘Pilgrim,’ rides a yak or similar animal, journeying through the expansive valley below the colorful mountains. The ethereal atmosphere of the scene suggests a meditative or spiritual quest, embodying the essence of Symbolism through its emotional and evocative use of color and form.

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