The treasure diviner (1943) by Nicholas Roerich

The treasure diviner - Nicholas Roerich - 1943

Artwork Information

TitleThe treasure diviner
ArtistNicholas Roerich
Date1943
Mediumcardboard,tempera
Dimensions30.7 x 45.7 cm
Art MovementSymbolism

About The treasure diviner

“The Treasure Diviner,” created by Nicholas Roerich in 1943, is a genre painting executed with tempera on cardboard. This artwork is part of the Symbolism art movement and measures 30.7 by 45.7 centimeters.

The artwork depicts a vivid mountainous landscape characterized by the majestic flow of a waterfall cascading down rugged terrain, rendered in an alluring combination of purples and blues. In the foreground, small figures, draped in red attire, are clustered together, perhaps engaged in an act of divination or contemplation. The painter’s technique and color palette convey an ethereal atmosphere, imbuing the scene with a mystical and otherworldly quality, characteristic of Symbolist themes.

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