Mountain lake # 140 Mountain lake (Dongre Yum-tso) Roerich N.K. (Part 5)

The composition presents a landscape dominated by a body of water nestled within a mountainous terrain. The artist has employed a simplified, almost schematic approach to rendering the scene, prioritizing color and form over meticulous detail. A vast expanse of turquoise-blue water occupies much of the lower portion of the canvas, its surface appearing smooth and still, reflecting the sky above.
The mountains rise abruptly from the lakes edge, delineated with strong, dark blue outlines that create a sense of imposing scale. Their peaks are rendered in shades of purple, suggesting distance and atmospheric perspective. Above them, a band of pinkish-white clouds floats across the sky, their forms blocky and geometric, echoing the simplified shapes found elsewhere in the painting. The sky itself is painted in varying tones of pale blue and green, contributing to an overall sense of tranquility and vastness.
The color palette is restrained but evocative. The cool blues and greens of the water and sky contrast with the warmer purples and pinks of the mountains and clouds, creating a subtle visual tension. This limited range contributes to a feeling of quiet contemplation rather than dramatic intensity.
Here we see an attempt at capturing not just the appearance of a landscape but also its emotional resonance. The flattening of perspective and reduction of detail suggest a desire to move beyond mere representation towards a more symbolic or spiritual interpretation of nature. The scene evokes a sense of solitude, stillness, and perhaps even reverence for the natural world. It is likely that the artist sought to convey an experience of place – a feeling of being present within this remote and serene environment – rather than simply documenting its physical features.