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Fruits, by Martiros Saryan, tempera, 1912

Fruits

Martiros Saryan

1912

tempera

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Armenia

Dominant colour

Overview

Fruits is a 1912 tempera by Martiros Saryan, a Symbolism work, held at National Gallery of Armenia.

Who painted this?
Martiros Saryan
When & what style?
1912 · Symbolism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Armenia

About this work

This painting shows a collection of fruits, including apples, pears, and a lemon. The fruits are arranged on a table or surface, with some of them overlapping each other. The colors used are muted, with shades of yellow, green, and red dominating the palette. The artist has used bold brushstrokes to create a sense of texture and depth in the painting. The fruits appear to be freshly picked, with some of them still having leaves attached. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this beautiful still life, you might want to look up Martiros Saryan.

About the artist

Portrait of Martiros Saryan
Artist

Martiros Saryan

Martiros Saryan (Armenian: Մարտիրոս Սարյան; Russian: Мартиро́с Сарья́н; 28 February 1880 – 5 May 1972) was an Armenian painter, People's Artist of the USSR (1960), member of the USSR Academy of Fine Arts (1947),…

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