Krishna (Spring in Kulu) by Nicholas Roerich

Krishna (Spring in Kulu) 1930

nicholasroerich

Nicholas Roerich Museum, New York City, NY, US

tree

abstract expressionism

abstract painting

landscape

impressionist landscape

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

fluid art

neo expressionist

acrylic on canvas

forest

mountain

naive art

natural-landscape

nature

expressionist

"Krishna (Spring in Kulu)" (1930) by Nicholas Roerich depicts the Hindu deity Krishna seated beneath a blossoming tree in a picturesque Himalayan landscape. This painting, housed in the Nicholas Roerich Museum, New York City, exemplifies Roerich's artistic exploration of spirituality and nature, often featuring vibrant colors and symbolic imagery. The snow-capped mountains in the background represent spiritual heights, while the flowering trees symbolize rebirth and the beauty of nature. This captivating composition reflects Roerich's profound connection to the Himalayas and his fascination with Eastern philosophy and mythology.