Koraydo # 133 Koraydo (Vision mountain snows) Roerich N.K. (Part 4)

The composition presents a landscape dominated by mountainous terrain, rendered in a palette largely defined by shades of purple and lavender, punctuated by stark white peaks. A horizontal arrangement prevails; the eye is drawn across layers of receding forms, creating a sense of depth despite the flattened perspective.
Here we see a foreground comprised of undulating ridges, their contours softened and blended into one another through the application of color. These lower slopes transition gradually to a middle ground featuring a body of water – a lake or perhaps a wide river – whose surface reflects the surrounding hues with an almost unsettling stillness. The water’s turquoise tone provides a striking contrast against the pervasive purple tones, drawing attention to its presence as a focal point within the scene.
The background is occupied by a range of snow-capped mountains, their sharp peaks piercing the sky. These forms are simplified and stylized; they lack the granular detail one might expect in a realistic depiction, instead appearing as geometric masses defined primarily by light and shadow. The artist has employed a technique that minimizes textural variation, contributing to an overall sense of abstraction.
The color choices evoke a mood of quiet contemplation, perhaps even melancholy. The prevalence of purple suggests a certain emotional weight – a feeling of introspection or solitude. The stark white of the snow-covered peaks introduces a note of grandeur and permanence, contrasting with the more ephemeral quality suggested by the softer tones below.
Subtly, there is an impression of isolation. No human presence is indicated; the landscape appears untouched and remote. This absence reinforces the feeling that the scene represents not merely a physical place but also a state of mind – a vision or dreamscape where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur. The stylized rendering suggests a subjective experience rather than an objective observation, implying that what we see is filtered through the artist’s personal perception.