Artwork
Flowers from Kalaki
Flowers from Kalaki is a tempera painting by the Symbolist artist Martiros Saryan. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Armenia.
About this work
Overview
Flowers from Kalaki is a tempera painting created by Martiros Saryan in 1914. It is a representative work of the artist, who was a key figure in Armenian art and played a significant role in shaping the country's modern painting tradition.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a vase filled with colorful flowers of various shapes and sizes, set against a light gray background. The arrangement is simple yet elegant, conveying a sense of energy and movement through bold brushstrokes and vivid colors.
Technique & Style
Saryan's use of tempera showcases his skill in achieving bold, vibrant effects. The painting reflects the Symbolist emphasis on evocative imagery, with the flowers and vase rendered in a way that creates a sense of dynamic movement.
History & Provenance
Painted in 1914, Flowers from Kalaki is now held in the National Gallery of Armenia. Saryan, born in 1880, drew inspiration from his travels and later became a prominent figure in Soviet Armenian art, serving as president of the Artists' Union and a member of the USSR Academy of Fine Arts.
Artist & collection
Artist
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),…
