Path to Kailas 1932

nicholasroerich

Nicholas Roerich Museum, New York City, NY, US

possibly oil pastel

rock

acrylic on canvas

coloured pencil

underpainting

mountain

pastel chalk drawing

water

painting painterly

line

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

mixed medium

watercolor

"Path to Kailas" is a 1932 watercolor painting by the Russian artist Nicholas Roerich. The painting depicts a mountainous landscape, likely inspired by Roerich's travels to the Himalayas, with a distant peak of Mount Kailash in the background. The artist's interest in Eastern spirituality and culture is evident in this artwork, which evokes a sense of mystery and grandeur. Roerich is known for his paintings of landscapes with strong symbolism, conveying a sense of spirituality and cosmic order.