Artwork
Portrait of the poet Alexander Tsaturyan
Portrait of the poet Alexander Tsaturyan is a tempera painting by the Symbolist artist Martiros Saryan. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Armenia.
About this work
Overview
Martiros Saryan painted 'Portrait of the poet Alexander Tsaturyan' in 1915 using tempera. The work is now held in the National Gallery of Armenia.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Alexander Tsaturyan, a poet, seated in a contemplative pose with his right hand on his head. His formal attire and hairstyle contrast with the introspective mood conveyed by his posture.
Technique & Style
Saryan's use of tempera creates a distinct texture. The work reflects Symbolist influences and the artist's travels in Armenia and the Middle East, evident in the decorative blue wall with a floral pattern behind the subject.
History & Provenance
The painting was created in 1915 and is part of the National Gallery of Armenia's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
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),…
