# 65 Himalaya mountains of mist Roerich N.K. (Part 5)

The artwork presents a landscape dominated by a range of snow-capped peaks rising above a layered expanse of atmospheric haze and terrain. The composition is structured in horizontal bands, creating a sense of depth and distance. The upper portion showcases the mountains themselves; their sharp, angular forms are rendered in shades of white and pale grey, suggesting both solidity and an ethereal quality due to the diffused light.
Below this mountainous backdrop lies a band of muted blue-grey, which appears to represent a distant ridge or plateau. This area transitions into a broader zone of swirling, layered tones – primarily blues, purples, and whites – that evoke a dense mist or cloud cover obscuring the lower landscape. The texture within this middle ground is particularly noteworthy; it’s not smooth but rather built up with visible brushstrokes that contribute to the feeling of atmospheric turbulence and visual complexity.
The foreground appears as a darker band, again composed of blues and purples, which seems to be a continuation of the mist, though slightly more defined in its form. The overall palette is cool and restrained, emphasizing the sense of vastness and remoteness associated with mountainous regions.
Subtly, theres an absence of human presence or any indication of civilization. This contributes to a feeling of solitude and reinforces the painting’s focus on the grandeur and power of nature. The layering technique and tonal gradations suggest not just a visual representation but also an attempt to convey the emotional impact of experiencing such a landscape – a sense of awe, perhaps, combined with a quiet contemplation of scale and perspective. The artist seems interested in capturing the intangible qualities of light and atmosphere rather than precise topographical detail.