Drakensberg teeth # 109 Drakensberg teeth (Harmony paints and rocks) Roerich N.K. (Part 4)

The composition presents a landscape dominated by a range of jagged peaks, rendered in varying shades of blue and purple. These formations occupy the central portion of the canvas, their sharp angles suggesting considerable height and imposing presence. A hazy atmosphere softens the edges of the mountains, creating a sense of distance and vastness.
Above the mountain range, a band of intense yellow stretches across the upper register of the painting. This color contrasts sharply with the cool tones below, producing a visual tension that draws the eye upward. The application of paint appears relatively flat, lacking in textural detail; this contributes to an overall sense of abstraction and emphasizes the formal qualities of shape and color over realistic representation.
The lower portion of the image is obscured by a darker hue, likely intended to represent shadow or further distance. This area lacks definition, allowing the mountain range to remain the focal point. The limited palette – primarily blues, purples, and yellow – reinforces the feeling of an austere, almost otherworldly environment.
Subtly, theres a suggestion of layering within the mountains themselves; the artist has used tonal shifts to imply depth without resorting to traditional perspective techniques. This approach lends the scene a dreamlike quality, hinting at a landscape that exists beyond immediate perception. The painting evokes feelings of solitude and grandeur, prompting contemplation on the scale of natural forces and the insignificance of human presence within them.