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Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)

Creator details

Name
Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Nationality
Russian
Biography
Nicholas Roerich was a Russian painter, writer, and philosopher born in St. Petersburg in 1874. He studied at the Imperial Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg and later in Paris. Roerich's art was heavily influenced by his travels to India, Tibet, and the Himalayas, where he became fascinated with the spiritual and mystical aspects of these cultures. He is best known for his paintings of the Himalayas, which often feature vibrant colors and intricate details. Roerich was also a prolific writer, publishing books on art, philosophy, and spirituality. He was a strong advocate for the preservation of cultural heritage and founded the Roerich Pact, an international treaty that aimed to protect cultural property during times of war. Roerich died in 1947 in India, where he had lived for many years. His legacy continues to inspire artists and thinkers around the world.
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Assets (336 in total)

Mother of the World, 1924 (tempera on canvas laid on cardboard)
Stronghold of the Spirit, 1932 (tempera on canvas)
Tent Mountain, 'Holy Mountains' series, 1933 (tempera on canvas)
Burial Mound, Ladakh, 1937 (tempera on canvas)
Tibet, 1936 (tempera on canvas)
Visitors from Overseas, 1901 (oil on canvas)
Path to Shambhala, 1933 (tempera on canvas)
Tibet: A Monastery, 1944 (tempera on cardboard)
The Bonpo monastery in Tibet, 1925 (tempera on canvas)
Skyscape, 1912 (oil on canvas)
Star of the Hero, 1936 (tempera on canvas)
Red Horses, 1925 (tempera on canvas)
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