“Spell. New moon,” an artwork created in 1938 by Nicholas Roerich, employs the medium of tempera on canvas. This artwork is a genre painting affiliated with the Symbolism movement, and it measures 45.5 by 79.6 centimeters. The artwork is part of the Kedzhrivala Collection located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
The artwork presents a serene nocturnal scene dominated by deep shades of blue. The top portion of the canvas features a crescent moon and a bright star set against an expansive dark sky. Below, dimly lit and shadowy mountains rise, portraying a sense of mysticism and tranquility. The blending of hues and the sublime transition between the mountain and the sky evoke a contemplative atmosphere, emphasizing the symbolic elements inherent in Roerich’s work.