Roerich N.K. – Above Horizontal # 6
1924. Tempera on canvas. 88.5 x 116.0 cm.
Location: International N.K. Roerich’s Center-Museum, Moscow (Международный Центр-Музей им. Н.К. Рериха).
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Above these forms, a figure is suspended in what seems to be an aerial space. The individual appears to be reclining, possibly floating, enveloped by swirling clouds or vaporous fabric. Their posture suggests serenity and perhaps transcendence. The face is indistinct, contributing to the overall sense of anonymity and universality. A crown-like adornment sits atop their head, hinting at a regal or divine status.
The composition’s arrangement creates a visual hierarchy: the grounded forms serve as an anchor for the floating figure, which occupies the upper portion of the canvas. This placement suggests a separation between the earthly realm (represented by the lower landscape) and a higher, spiritual plane. The limited color range reinforces this sense of otherworldliness, evoking feelings of peace, contemplation, and perhaps even longing.
Subtly, theres an implication of isolation; the figure is alone in their elevated position, seemingly detached from the world below. This could be interpreted as a commentary on human aspiration, spiritual seeking, or the inherent solitude of individual experience. The lack of detail encourages viewers to project their own interpretations onto the scene, making it a deeply personal and evocative work.