Artwork
Mules carrying hay
Mules carrying hay is a tempera painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Martiros Saryan. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Armenia.
About this work
Overview
Mules carrying hay is a 1910 tempera painting by Martiros Saryan, a key figure in modern Armenian art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two dark brown donkeys laden with large bundles of vibrant green hay, tied with a thin rope. The scene conveys a sense of simplicity and rustic charm.
Technique & Style
Saryan used tempera to capture the scene in a post-impressionist style, reflecting his experiences traveling in Armenia and the Middle East.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the National Gallery of Armenia's collection.
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),…
