The artwork, titled “Steps of the Himalayas,” is a landscape painting by Nicholas Roerich, created in 1924. It is affiliated with the Symbolism art movement and forms part of the “Sikkim” series by Roerich. The piece is currently held within a private collection.
The artwork presents a majestic depiction of the Himalayan mountain range, interpreted through the mystical lens of Symbolism. It captures the grandeur and the layered progression of the peaks, which create a visual rhythm reminiscent of steps ascending toward the sky. The use of varying shades of blue imbues the piece with a serene, almost ethereal quality, suggesting a transcendental experience beyond the mere physicality of the mountains. The portrayal of clouds interspersed among the mountain peaks adds to the feeling of elevation and the spiritual association of the high Himalayas. Roerich’s technique and color palette contribute to a harmonious and meditative representation of this iconic and spiritually significant landscape.
