The artwork, titled “Pink glacier as flower,” was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1944. It is a landscape painting belonging to the Symbolism art movement. The subtle interplay between nature and symbolism is central to this work.
In the artwork, a glacier imbued with a delicate pink hue stands majestically against a hazy, muted background. The glacier’s shape subtly resembles the form of a flower, capturing a balance between the robust, immovable nature of ice and the delicate, transient beauty of a bloom. The surrounding landscape is rendered in understated shades, allowing the pink glacier to take prominence and imbue the scene with a soft, ethereal quality. This combination of elements reflects Roerich’s penchant for integrating symbolism within the natural world, creating a piece that exudes calmness and contemplation.