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Man and woman on a horse, by Martiros Saryan, tempera, 1912

Man and woman on a horse

Martiros Saryan

1912

tempera

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Armenia

Dominant colour

Overview

Man and woman on a horse 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

The painting depicts a man and woman riding a horse, with the man sitting behind the woman. The horse is brown, and the man and woman are dressed in dark clothing. In the background, there are trees and hills. The painting is done in tempera, which gives it a distinctive texture. The artist has used bold brushstrokes to create a sense of movement and energy. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, 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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