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Rocks and Cliffs

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In this captivating landscape, the viewer is drawn into a serene vista where the sky and earth harmoniously blend together. Swathes of soft blue and hints of muted pastel colors dominate the scene, evoking feelings of tranquility. The large, rounded rocks—grey and blue—dotted across the foreground lend a tactile quality, beckoning you to reach out and feel their cool surfaces. Each stone seems to tell a story, hiding in its form the whispers of the landscape’s ancient past.

As the eye travels across the canvas, it is met by a gently undulating horizon that meets the vast expanse of the ocean. The cloud-dappled sky stretches above like a soothing quilt, reflecting the calm waters below, while the warm earth tones of the land ground the piece in sturdy reality. This harmonious balance creates an emotional resonance, inviting contemplation and reflection. The ethereal quality of the atmosphere suggests a moment almost suspended in time—a timeless landscape where nature reigns supreme, leaving the observer in awe of its peace and majesty.

Rocks and Cliffs

Nicholas Roerich

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1918

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Dimensions:

3982 × 2974 px
404 × 302 mm

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