The artwork “Waiting,” created by Nicholas Roerich in 1927, employs the medium of tempera on canvas and falls within the Symbolism art movement. It is classified as a genre painting and is part of the “Maitreya” series.
The artwork depicts a solitary figure standing on a hill, silhouetted against a vast and serene landscape that merges hues of blue and muted earth tones. The distant mountains and expansive sky contribute to the sense of waiting and contemplation suggested by the title. This minimalist composition creates an atmosphere of tranquility and introspection, evoking a sense of timeless patience and spiritual expectancy.
