Fruits was painted by Martiros Saryan in 1912.

Where can I see Fruits?

Fruits is held by National Gallery of Armenia.

What movement is Fruits?

Fruits is associated with Symbolism.

Artwork

Fruits

Martiros Saryan , 1912

Fruits is a tempera painting by the Symbolist artist Martiros Saryan. It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Armenia.

About this work

Overview

Fruits is a 1912 tempera painting by Martiros Saryan, a key figure in the development of modern Armenian art. The work is part of the National Gallery of Armenia's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a still life arrangement of fruits, including apples, pears, and a lemon, on a surface. The fruits are shown with some leaves attached, conveying a sense of freshness.

Technique & Style

Saryan used tempera to achieve a sense of texture and depth through bold brushstrokes. The color palette is muted, dominated by shades of yellow, green, and red, creating an overall effect of simplicity and elegance.

History & Provenance

Saryan, born in 1880, drew inspiration from his travels across Armenia and the Middle East. Fruits, created in 1912, is associated with the Symbolist movement and is now held in the National Gallery of Armenia.

Artist & collection

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),…