Himalayas 1944

"Himalayas" (1944) by Nicholas Roerich (1874-1947) is a pastel painting capturing the majestic beauty of the Himalayan mountain range. The artist, known for his exploration of spirituality and the natural world, uses a minimalist composition to emphasize the sheer scale of the snow-capped peaks, bathed in a soft, pink light against a clear blue sky. The painting reflects Roerich's fascination with the Himalayas, a region he extensively explored and incorporated into his art. Roerich's distinctive style, with its combination of realism and symbolism, makes this artwork a captivating example of landscape painting.