The artwork titled “Ridge. Approaches to Everest” was created by Nicholas Roerich in the year 1936. It is a significant piece within the Symbolism art movement and falls under the genre of landscape.
The artwork presents a serene and majestic depiction of mountain ridges leading up to Mount Everest. The color palette is dominated by cool hues of purples and blues, which give the mountains a tranquil yet imposing presence. The sky above is painted in warm shades of yellow and orange, creating a striking contrast with the cooler tones of the mountains below. The composition captures both the grandeur and the mystical qualities of the Himalayan landscape, emblematic of Roerich’s symbolic approach to nature and spirituality.
