“The Glory of Himalayas,” created by Nicholas Roerich, is a landscape artwork in the Symbolism movement. It was executed using tempera on canvas and measures 46 x 79 cm. This prominent piece is housed at the Asiatic Society in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
In “The Glory of Himalayas,” Roerich masterfully depicts the magnificent Himalayan mountain range. The artwork features a composition of ascending peaks adorned with snow, exuding a serene and ethereal aura. The dominant blue and white hues reflect the tranquil yet awe-inspiring majesty of the Himalayas. Foregrounded rock formations in darker shades provide a sense of depth and contrast, while a subtle play of light enhances the sublime beauty of the mountain range. The artwork encapsulates the spiritual and mystical essence of the Himalayas, emblematic of Roerich’s distinctive symbolic style.
