Pink glacier as flower (1944) by Nicholas Roerich

Pink glacier as flower - Nicholas Roerich - 1944

Artwork Information

TitlePink glacier as flower
ArtistNicholas Roerich
Date1944
Art MovementSymbolism

About Pink glacier as flower

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.

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