Karelian study 1918

"Karelian Study" is a landscape painting by Nicholas Roerich from 1918. The painting captures a serene scene of a vast Karelian landscape, with a large cloud formation in the upper portion of the painting and a series of hills and a lake or river in the foreground. The soft, pastel colors of the sky and the muted shades of the mountains create a tranquil and contemplative atmosphere. Roerich was known for his exploration of the spirituality of nature, and this painting reflects his fascination with the beauty and power of the natural world. The painting's simple yet evocative style, is characteristic of Roerich's work in the early 20th century, which was influenced by the symbolism and mysticism of the Russian Avant-garde.