Message from Shambhala by Nicholas Roerich

Message from Shambhala 1931

nicholasroerich

allegories

sky

abstract painting

symbol

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

street graffiti

underpainting

mountain

cloud

arch

painting painterly

painting art

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Message from Shambhala" is a 1931 painting by Nicholas Roerich, a Russian artist known for his mystical and spiritual landscapes. The artwork depicts a dramatic mountain scene, with a figure in the lower right corner appearing to be a messenger, possibly carrying a message from the mythical Shambhala, a hidden kingdom in the Himalayas. The painting’s use of rich colors and symbolic imagery connects with Roerich's belief in the power of art to inspire peace and unity.