Himalayas. Golden clouds on a purple sky. 1940

"Himalayas. Golden clouds on a purple sky." is a 1940 painting by Nicholas Roerich. Roerich was a Russian artist, writer, and philosopher known for his mystical and spiritual landscapes. This painting, characteristic of his style, depicts a majestic Himalayan mountain range bathed in the soft glow of a setting sun. The use of rich colors, particularly the golden clouds against a purple sky, conveys a sense of serenity and awe, evoking a sense of the sublime. The simplified forms and stylized composition are typical of Roerich's artistic vision, which often intertwined nature with spiritual themes.