Artwork
In front of the mirror
In front of the mirror is an oil painting by the Cubism Synthetic artist Georgy Yakulov. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Armenia.
About this work
Overview
Georgy Yakulov's 1928 painting 'In front of the mirror' is an oil on canvas work held in the National Gallery of Armenia.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a blonde woman in a pink dress seated before a mirror, gazing at her reflection. The scene is set against a blue wall adorned with additional mirrors, and a green vase sits on the table beside the primary mirror.
Technique & Style
Executed in a synthetic cubist style, the work blends Eastern and Western artistic influences. The composition is characterized by muted colors and a somewhat abstracted representation of the subject, conveying a sense of the scene without detailed realism.
History & Provenance
Created in 1928 by Russian-Armenian artist Georgy Yakulov, the painting reflects his engagement with avant-garde movements during his time in Moscow.
Artist & collection
Artist
Georgy Bogdanovich Yakulov (January 2 (14), 1884, December 28, 1928) was a Russian painter and art theorist of Armenian descent.
