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Portrait of an old man, by Grigor Gabrielyan, oil, 1900

Portrait of an old man

Grigor Gabrielyan

1900

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Armenia

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of an old man is a 1900 oil by Grigor Gabrielyan, a Impressionism work, depicting Human, held at National Gallery of Armenia.

Who painted this?
Grigor Gabrielyan
When & what style?
1900 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Armenia

About this work

This painting is a portrait of an old man, rendered in oil paint. The subject's face is prominent, with a long white beard and a turban wrapped around his head. The old man's attire appears to be traditional, with a fur-trimmed coat and a dark-colored shirt underneath. His expression is serious, with a hint of wisdom in his eyes. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's face. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.

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