The artwork titled “Tibet. At Brahmaputra,” created in 1936 by artist Nicholas Roerich, utilizes tempera on cardboard to portray a symbolic landscape. The dimensions of the artwork are 30.5 x 46 cm. It is a part of the Symbolism art movement and presently resides at the Nicholas Roerich Museum in New York City, NY, USA.
The artwork features a serene and mystical landscape that captures the grandeur of the Tibetan region near the Brahmaputra River. The focus is on the imposing, angular mountains rendered in rich, cool tones of blue and violet, which dominate the background. These mountains are juxtaposed against a subtly warm sky filled with soft, diffused clouds, giving an ethereal quality. In the middle ground, small structures, possibly temples or dwellings, are placed on a sharply inclined hill, creating a sense of harmony between human habitation and the natural landscape. The overall composition exudes a tranquil yet monumental atmosphere, reflecting Roerich’s deep admiration for the spiritual and natural beauty of Tibet.