Cliffs and rocks Roerich N.K. (Part 2)

The composition presents a landscape dominated by imposing geological formations – cliffs and rock structures – rendered in a fractured, angular style. The artist has eschewed traditional perspective, instead opting for a flattened pictorial space where the foreground and background appear to converge. A muted palette of blues, grays, pinks, and browns contributes to an overall sense of somberness and stillness.
The cliffs themselves are not depicted with naturalistic detail; rather, they are constructed from geometric planes that intersect at sharp angles. This fragmentation disrupts any illusion of depth and emphasizes the solidity and permanence of the rock formations. The surface texture appears rough and uneven, achieved through visible brushstrokes and a deliberate lack of blending.
A scattering of dark, tree-like forms punctuates the cliff face on the left side, their silhouettes adding verticality to the composition while also serving as visual anchors within the otherwise chaotic arrangement of shapes. A distant horizon line is suggested by a lighter blue hue, but it remains ambiguous and indistinct, further reinforcing the paintings focus on the immediate geological presence.
The subtexts embedded in this work seem to revolve around themes of nature’s power and resilience. The sheer scale and angularity of the cliffs convey an impression of immutability – a landscape that has endured over vast stretches of time. The fractured style might suggest a breakdown of traditional notions of beauty or harmony, instead presenting a raw and uncompromising view of the natural world. There is a sense of isolation conveyed by the lack of human presence and the starkness of the environment. The painting evokes contemplation on the forces shaping our planet and humanity’s place within them.