Artwork

Sânziene

Sânziene, by Hrandt Avakian, 1970
Sânziene, by Hrandt Avakian, 1970

Sânziene is a print by Hrandt Avakian. It dates from 1970 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.

About this work

Overview

Sânziene is a 1970 work by Hrandt Avakian, characterized by sparse, abstract markings on a worn sheet of paper.

Subject & Meaning

The piece features a few loose scribbles, a faint '12', and a coded red mark, suggesting it may be a sketch or study rather than a finished work.

Technique & Style

The use of red and blue lines, faint pencil, and coded markings indicates a mix of media and a potentially experimental approach.

History & Provenance

The paper's yellowed edge and worn condition imply age and handling, with a possible connection to the Museum of Ethnography.

Artist & collection

Artist

Hrandt Avakian

Hrandt Avakian (1900–1990) was an artist, born in Aleppo.