Himalayas by Nicholas Roerich

Himalayas 

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tempera

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tempera

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landscape

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romanticism

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mountain

This is "Himalayas," a painting by Nicholas Roerich. Born in late 19th century Russia, Roerich was deeply influenced by the spiritual and philosophical movements of his time, particularly Theosophy. Here, Roerich presents us with an almost dreamlike landscape, dominated by shades of blue. The sharp peaks and flowing river give us a glimpse into the majesty of the Himalayas, but also hints at the inaccessibility and isolation of the region. Roerich saw the Himalayas as a spiritual homeland, a place where earthly and cosmic forces meet. His paintings often depict the mountains as a bridge between the material world and the spiritual realm. The lack of human figures emphasizes the insignificance of mankind compared to the grandeur and power of nature. Roerich once said: “The mountains are calling me, and I must go.” In this painting, Roerich invites us to contemplate our place in the universe, to seek out moments of awe and wonder that can connect us to something larger than ourselves.

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