Portrait of a Man

Portrait of a Man

Vardges Sureniants

1902

unspecified

From the collection of National Gallery of Armenia

About this work

This painting shows a man sitting in a rocking chair, wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and bow tie. He has a mustache and is looking straight ahead. The background is a room with a fireplace, a vase on the mantle, and a doorway to the left. The man's hands are resting on his lap, and he appears to be in a contemplative mood. The painting is done in muted colors, with the man's dark suit standing out against the lighter background. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting.

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