Artwork
portrait of Anna Grigorevna Idelson
portrait of Anna Grigorevna Idelson is an oil painting by the Symbolist artist Vardges Sureniants. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Armenia.
About this work
Overview
The Portrait of Anna Grigorevna Idelson is a 1913 oil painting by Vardges Sureniants, an Armenian artist known for his work in multiple mediums and his role in establishing Armenian historical painting.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman, Anna Grigorevna Idelson, in a dark, formal dress and hat, with her face blurred and body turned to the side, set against a plain, light-colored background.
Technique & Style
Sureniants employed oil paint to achieve a smooth, detailed representation of the subject's clothing and accessories, although the overall style is more aligned with Symbolist tendencies than the initially noted realism.
History & Provenance
The Portrait of Anna Grigorevna Idelson is held in the National Gallery of Armenia, a testament to Sureniants' contribution to Armenian art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Vardges Sureniants (Armenian: Վարդգես Սուրենյանց; 27 February 1860 – 6 April 1921) was an Armenian painter, sculptor, illustrator, translator, art critic, and theater artist.
