Keywords
Nicholas Roerich, Messenger of Shambhala, Ragdendagwa, Great rider, Rigden Jyepo, Mongolia of the early 20th century, painting, tempera,
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Baigalmaa P. “Rigden Jyepo — Messenger of Shambhala” is the creation of the famous Russian artist, scientist, researcher of Central Asia N.K. Roerich // The Art of Eurasia, 2021. № 3 (22). P. 60-67. URL: https://doi.org/10.46748/ARTEURAS.2021.03.005.
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Abstract
The article is devoted to the study of the painting “Rigden Jyepo — Messenger of Shambhala” (1927) from the collection of the Fine Arts G. Zanabazar Museum in Ulaanbaatar. The author analyzes the historical background of the creation of the work by N.K. Roerich, a famous researcher of Central Asia, a Russian artist and scientist, and also presents the idea of Shambhala and the idea of the painting, the details of presenting the painting as a gift to the government of Mongolia at that time. The results of spectral and chemical analysis of the canvas and paints confirmed the authenticity of the painting and at the same time contributed to the creation of a database on the use of paints by the artist. The idea of the painting is symbolic and embodies the dreams and aspirations of the peoples of Mongolia and the entire Buddhist world about the arrival of a new era of Justice, Brotherhood and Happiness of peoples.
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