The artwork, titled “Sanga Chelling,” was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1924. Executed using tempera on canvas and measuring 73.5 by 117 cm, it is a part of the Symbolism movement, and belongs to Roerich’s “Sikkim” series. This landscape painting is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a serene landscape featuring a series of monumental chortens, or Buddhist stupas, set against a striking yellow backdrop. The warm, vibrant hues dominate the scene, creating a sense of spiritual warmth and illumination. The finely detailed architectural forms are juxtaposed against the abstract golden expanse, merging the tangible with the ethereal. On the left side of the artwork, a solitary figure clad in red gazes towards the chortens, adding a contemplative human element to the spiritual and timeless setting. The overall composition seamlessly integrates symbolic elements with the natural landscape, embodying a sense of mystical tranquility and reverence.