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The woman with a mask. S. I. Dimshits, by Martiros Saryan, tempera, 1913

The woman with a mask. S. I. Dimshits

Martiros Saryan

1913

tempera

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Armenia

Dominant colour

Overview

The woman with a mask. S. I. Dimshits 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 features a woman in a red dress and mask, sitting on a dark surface. Her hands are raised to her head, and she appears to be adjusting her mask. The woman's dress is a deep red, and her mask is a lighter shade. The background of the painting is dark and shadowy, with hints of blue and yellow. The use of tempera in this painting adds a unique texture and depth to the image. For more works by this artist, explore the collection of 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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