ARTIST

Martiros Saryan

Martiros Saryan, a pivotal Armenian painter, founded a modern national school of painting, celebrated for his vibrant landscapes inspired by his homeland and the Middle East.

ABOUT

Born into an Armenian family in Nakhichevan-on-Don in 1880, Martiros Saryan's early life on his father's rural settlement instilled in him a deep appreciation for nature, a theme that would resonate throughout his prolific career. He received his foundational education from his eldest brother before pursuing formal art training at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture from 1897 to 1904. There, he honed his skills under the tutelage of masters like Valent…

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NOTABLE WORKS
Portrait of M. Afrikyan 1905 · National Gallery of Armenia Terrace with three figures 1906 · Radishchev Art Museum Under the Trees 1907 · National Gallery of Armenia Leopards 1907 · National Gallery of Armenia By the Well. Hot Day 1908 · Martiros Saryan Museum By the Sea. Sphinx 1908 · Martiros Saryan Museum
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INFLUENCES
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