1905
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Armenia
Portrait of M. Afrikyan is a 1905 oil by Martiros Saryan, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting Woman, held at National Gallery of Armenia.
The image depicts a painting of a person with short, dark hair, wearing a white shirt with a high collar and a black button at the neck. The person is positioned in front of a backdrop featuring a tree with a large, bushy top and a long, thin trunk. In the foreground, a deer is visible, facing left. The painting's color palette is muted, with shades of brown, green, and tan dominating the scene. A notable detail in the painting is the use of bold brushstrokes, which adds texture and depth to the image. The artist's style is evident in the way the colors blend together to create a sense of movement and energy. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the works of 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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