Himalayas (study) 1934

"Himalayas (study)" is a 1934 painting by Nicholas Roerich. It depicts a majestic mountain range with a soft pink sky, rendered in the artist's characteristic style of bold brushstrokes and a limited color palette. Roerich's depictions of the Himalayas were deeply inspired by his travels through the region, and the painting evokes a sense of awe and grandeur, highlighting the vastness and spiritual power of the natural world. This painting exemplifies Roerich's signature style of landscape painting, known for its dramatic compositions and symbolic elements, which are often tied to themes of spirituality and human connection to nature.