“Tsagaan-Kure. Inner Mongolia” is a 1936 tempera on canvas painting by Nicholas Roerich, which measures 30.5 x 46 cm. The artwork belongs to the Symbolism movement and depicts a landscape. It is currently housed in the Nicholas Roerich Museum in New York City, NY, USA.
The artwork presents an evocative portrayal of a temple complex set against a backdrop of softly rolling hills and a sky suffused with warm, gradient hues. The temple structures, rendered in delicate detail with contrasting colors of white and deep blue, evoke a sense of tranquility and reverence. The surrounding terrain is depicted in harmonious tones of purples and browns, which enhance the serene and contemplative ambiance of the scene. Roerich’s mastery in blending colors and forms is evident, inviting the viewer to delve into the serene, almost ethereal quality of the Inner Mongolian landscape.
