The artwork titled “Waves of Fog” by Nicholas Roerich, created in 1924, is a tempera on canvas piece measuring 30 x 40 cm. It is representative of the Symbolism movement and classified within the landscape genre, forming a part of Roerich’s “Himalayas” series. This piece is currently housed at the Nicholas Roerich Museum in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork depicts sweeping mountain scenery shrouded in mist and fog, typical of the Himalayan region. Dominant are the blue and green hues, which give an ethereal quality to the landscape. A prominent stone structure, likely a stupa, punctuates the foreground, reinforcing the cultural and spiritual symbolism embedded within the piece. The presence of prayer flags fluttering in the wind further emphasizes the spiritual and cultural context of the Himalayan landscape. Roerich’s skillful use of tempera on canvas brings a textured and tactile dimension to the fog, enhancing the mystical ambiance that permeates the scene.