Tibet # 90 Tibet (Mountain basin) Roerich N.K. (Part 5)

The artwork presents a landscape dominated by towering mountain peaks within a vast basin. The palette is strikingly monochromatic, employing varying shades of blue and white to depict both sky and terrain. A sense of immense scale is immediately conveyed; the mountains rise dramatically, their jagged forms piercing the upper portion of the composition.
Here we see a deliberate flattening of perspective. While theres an indication of depth through the layering of mountain ranges – those further away rendered in lighter blues – the overall effect minimizes spatial recession. This contributes to a feeling of compression and emphasizes the sheer verticality of the peaks. The artist has chosen not to include any human presence or signs of civilization, reinforcing the impression of a remote, untouched wilderness.
The limited color range evokes a sense of austerity and perhaps even spiritual isolation. Blue, often associated with tranquility and contemplation, is pervasive throughout the scene, lending it an ethereal quality. The stark contrast between the deep blues of the lower mountains and the brilliant whites of the highest peaks creates visual tension and draws the eye upward.
The absence of detail in the landscape – the lack of vegetation or discernible geological features beyond the rock formations – suggests a focus on the essential forms and the overwhelming power of nature. The painting might be interpreted as an exploration of solitude, grandeur, and the sublime experience of encountering vast, untamed spaces. It is possible that the artist intended to convey not just a visual representation of a place but also a feeling or state of mind associated with it – a sense of reverence for the natural world and its inherent mystery.