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Still life with a blue jug. Bright tones, by Martiros Saryan, tempera, 1913

Still life with a blue jug. Bright tones

Martiros Saryan

1913

tempera

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Armenia

Dominant colour

Overview

Still life with a blue jug. Bright tones is a 1913 tempera by Martiros Saryan, a Symbolism work, held at National Gallery of Armenia.

Who painted this?
Martiros Saryan
When & what style?
1913 · Symbolism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Armenia

About this work

This painting shows a still life with a blue jug, surrounded by fruits and other objects. The colors are bright and cheerful, with a mix of warm and cool tones. The overall mood is lively and inviting. The composition is simple yet effective, with the blue jug taking center stage. The fruits and other objects are arranged in a way that creates a sense of movement and energy. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, adding to the overall sense of vitality. The artist's use of tempera gives the painting a unique texture and depth. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, you might want to explore the work of Martiros Saryan, the artist behind this piece.

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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