Three Jewels 1932

nicholasroerich

Bharat Kala Bhavan (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

abstract expressionism

sky

abstract painting

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

fluid art

neo expressionist

acrylic on canvas

street graffiti

mountain

paint stroke

expressionist

"Three Jewels" is a 1932 painting by Nicholas Roerich. It is a visually striking landscape, with a bold, angular style and striking use of color. The painting features a lone figure seated in a cave, with three majestic peaks rising up into a vibrant sunset sky. The painting is an example of Roerich's signature style, which combines elements of realism, symbolism, and mysticism. It is now located in the Bharat Kala Bhavan (Banaras Hindu University) in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, and is a significant work in Roerich's artistic career.