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Mother of the World - Nicholas Roerich
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A meditative, symbolic work by Nicholas Roerich, featuring a celestial feminine figure set against a deep blue, star-filled cosmic background.
Nicholas Roerich, a polymath whose interests spanned archaeology, philosophy, and painting, created this work during his extensive travels across Central Asia. The composition depicts a central, veiled feminine figure seated upon a rocky outcrop, framed by a luminous, circular halo that suggests a cosmic or celestial origin. The figure is draped in robes marked with geometric patterns, a recurring motif in Roerich's work that bridges the gap between ancient textile traditions and modern abstraction.
The colour palette is dominated by deep, nocturnal blues and cool tones, which contrast with the shimmering, silver-gold light emanating from the halo. This light serves to isolate the figure from the surrounding mountainous terrain, creating a sense of stillness and detachment from the physical world. Small, stylised fish appear in the lower foreground, hinting at the primordial waters often associated with creation myths in various Eastern traditions. The starry sky above reinforces the theme of universal consciousness.
Roerich's technique, utilising tempera, allows for a matte finish that enhances the ethereal quality of the scene. The lack of traditional perspective and the flattened, decorative treatment of the robes align with the artist's interest in icon painting and folk art. This work reflects his pursuit of a universal spiritual language, synthesising elements from diverse cultures into a singular, meditative image. The figure remains anonymous, representing a primordial archetype rather than a specific historical or religious personage. Through this careful balance of form and colour, Roerich invites the viewer to contemplate themes of cosmic order and the feminine principle in the structure of the universe.
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Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
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Mother of the World - Nicholas Roerich
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From $29.00 USD
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From $29.00 USD
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Fine Art Poster / A4 (21x29.7 cm) / -
Artist Biography
Nicholas Roerich
Roerich designed the sets and costumes for Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring, whose 1913 Paris premiere caused a riot. Before and after the scandal, he painted thousands of Himalayan landscapes suffused with spiritual symbolism, and he drafted an international treaty for the protection of cultural monuments that was signed at the White House in 1935. The range is unusual: theatre, painting, diplomacy and mysticism, all from one career.
He was born in St Petersburg in 1874 and studied law and art simultaneously before choosing art. After the Revolution, he left Russia and eventually settled in the Kullu Valley of India, where he established a research institute. His paintings of Central Asian mountains, produced in enormous quantities, glow with a flat, saturated colour that reflects his interest in theosophy and Eastern spiritual traditions.
The Roerich Pact, his treaty for protecting cultural sites during wartime, was the precursor to the 1954 Hague Convention. He died in Naggar, Himachal Pradesh, in 1947, at seventy-three.
He was born in St Petersburg in 1874 and studied law and art simultaneously before choosing art. After the Revolution, he left Russia and eventually settled in the Kullu Valley of India, where he established a research institute. His paintings of Central Asian mountains, produced in enormous quantities, glow with a flat, saturated colour that reflects his interest in theosophy and Eastern spiritual traditions.
The Roerich Pact, his treaty for protecting cultural sites during wartime, was the precursor to the 1954 Hague Convention. He died in Naggar, Himachal Pradesh, in 1947, at seventy-three.
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