Yarilin calls of # 2 Roerich N.K. (Part 2)

The composition presents a scene set within a vast, watery landscape dominated by islands and a pale sky transitioning from pinkish hues near the horizon to a yellow band overhead. A group of figures occupies the foreground, arranged in a semi-circular formation along the shoreline. They are clad in what appear to be traditional garments with fur trim, their postures suggesting an active engagement – some raise their hands towards the sky, others gesture outwards, and several seem to be calling or responding to something beyond the viewer’s perspective.
A small boat is visible on the waters surface, positioned centrally within the middle ground. On one of the islands, a cluster of structures with what appear to be drying clothes strung between them suggests a settlement or communal space. The landscape itself appears stylized and somewhat flattened, lacking detailed topographical features; this contributes to an overall sense of symbolic representation rather than realistic depiction.
The arrangement of figures in the foreground evokes a feeling of collective action or ritualistic practice. Their upward gestures and outward calls imply communication – perhaps a summons, a prayer, or a celebration directed towards something unseen. The presence of animals (likely reindeer) near the group further reinforces the connection to a traditional way of life dependent on natural resources.
The muted color palette, with its emphasis on pinks, yellows, and browns, creates an atmosphere that is both serene and slightly melancholic. The expansive landscape emphasizes the figures’ smallness within a larger environment, hinting at themes of community, tradition, and perhaps vulnerability in the face of natures power. The drying clothes on the island introduce a domestic element, grounding the scene in everyday life while simultaneously contrasting with the more ethereal quality of the sky and water. Overall, the painting conveys a sense of cultural identity deeply intertwined with the natural world.