Spring was painted by Hovhannes Zardaryan in 1967.

Where can I see Spring?

Spring is held by National Gallery of Armenia.

What movement is Spring?

Spring is associated with Abstract Expressionism.

Artwork

Spring

Hovhannes Zardaryan , 1967

Spring is an oil painting by the Abstract Expressionist artist Hovhannes Zardaryan. It dates from 1967 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Armenia.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1967, this oil on canvas titled Spring belongs to the collection of the National Gallery of Armenia. The work presents a tranquil outdoor scene rendered in a bright palette, inviting the viewer into a spacious landscape that balances figure and nature.

Subject & Meaning

At the centre stands a barefoot woman in a white dress, clutching a large hat above her head. She is surrounded by blooming pink flowers, distant grazing animals, and rolling green hills beneath a clear blue sky, suggesting themes of renewal and harmonious coexistence with the natural world.

Technique & Style

Zardaryan employs a luminous color scheme, contrasting the white garment and purple blossoms against the verdant terrain. The composition guides the eye from the foreground flowers through the figure to the distant hills, using subtle gradations of tone to convey depth and a gentle sense of movement across the landscape.

History & Provenance

The painting entered the National Gallery of Armenia’s holdings shortly after its completion, where it remains on display. Its acquisition reflects the institution’s commitment to representing mid‑20th‑century Armenian art and the artist’s contribution to the country’s visual heritage.

Artist & collection

Artist

Hovhannes Zardaryan

Hovhannes Zardaryan (1918–1992) was an artist, born in Kars.

Museum

National Gallery of Armenia

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