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Still life. Brown tones, by Martiros Saryan, tempera, 1912

Still life. Brown tones

Martiros Saryan

1912

tempera

paperboard

From the collection of National Gallery of Armenia

Dominant colour

Overview

Still life. Brown tones 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 still life with a variety of objects in shades of brown. The objects are arranged in a way that creates a sense of depth and texture. The artist has used a range of brushstrokes to create a sense of movement and energy in the painting. The overall effect is one of warmth and coziness, inviting the viewer to step into the scene. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the artist 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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