Artwork
Under the Trees
Under the Trees is a tempera painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Martiros Saryan. It dates from 1907 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Armenia.
About this work
Overview
Under the Trees, a 1907 tempera painting by Martiros Saryan, exemplifies the post-impressionist style with its bold, vibrant depiction of a serene natural scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a woman in traditional attire standing beneath a tree with distinctive red and blue foliage, set against a backdrop of additional trees and water, evoking a sense of peaceful contemplation.
Technique & Style
Saryan employs a post-impressionist approach, characterized by simple forms and an emphasis on bold, expressive colors, as seen in the contrasting red earth, multicolored tree canopy, and the overall composition.
History & Provenance
Created during Saryan's formative period, influenced by his travels through Armenia and the Middle East, the painting is now part of the National Gallery of Armenia's collection.
Context
Reflecting Saryan's role in developing a modern Armenian national school of painting, Under the Trees combines elements of post-impressionism with local motifs, anticipating his eventual permanent settlement in Armenia after it became a republic.
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),…
