Portrait of M. D. Manucharyan

Portrait of M. D. Manucharyan

Martiros Saryan

1912

tempera

From the collection of National Gallery of Armenia

About this work

This portrait shows a woman with short, dark hair and a light-colored top. She wears a round, brown pendant on a string around her neck. The background is a mix of light colors, including beige and green, with some darker shapes. The woman's expression is neutral, and her gaze is directed at the viewer. The overall mood of the painting is calm and serene. The artist's use of tempera creates a sense of depth and texture in the painting. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up tempera.

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