The artwork titled “Tibet. Monastery in the mountains. (Rakaposhi)” was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1940. Executed in tempera on canvas, this landscape painting belongs to the Symbolism art movement and is part of the “Stronghold of Tibet” series. The dimensions of the artwork are 47 x 79.2 cm.
The artwork features a majestic mountainous landscape dominated by a towering, snow-covered peak, its imposing form rendered in crisp, angular shapes that capture the rugged beauty of the natural world. In the foreground, a monastery stands as a steadfast sentinel, its structure blending harmoniously with the rocky terrain. The composition employs a contrasting palette of warm earth tones for the monastery against the cool blues and whites of the mountain, embodying a tranquil yet awe-inspiring atmosphere. The serene, almost mystical ambiance of the scene is characteristic of Roerich’s symbolic and transcendental approach, inviting the viewer to ponder the interplay between the natural and the spiritual realms.
