Sharugen Monastery (1932) by Nicholas Roerich

Sharugen Monastery - Nicholas Roerich - 1932

Artwork Information

TitleSharugen Monastery
ArtistNicholas Roerich
Date1932
Art MovementSymbolism

About Sharugen Monastery

The artwork, titled **”Sharugen Monastery”**, was created by **Nicholas Roerich** in **1932**. It belongs to the **Symbolism** art movement and falls under the genre of **landscape**.

“Sharugen Monastery” depicts a serene and striking landscape, dominated by a monastery set against a backdrop of rugged mountains. The mountains are painted in varying shades of purple, accentuating their majestic and somewhat mystical presence. The foreground shows a snow-covered terrain, with a prominent dark stone displaying an inscription. The sky is depicted in a striking and contrasting yellow hue, enhancing the symbolic essence of the artwork. The use of bold colors and distinct shapes is characteristic of Roerich’s style, evoking a sense of spiritual tranquility and the grandeur of nature.

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