Martiros Saryan (1880 - 1972)

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Martiros Saryan

Martiros Saryan (Russian: Мартирос Сергеевич Сарьян), an Armenian painter, left an indelible mark on the art world with his vibrant landscapes, still lifes, and portraits that radiate the essence of Armenian culture and nature. Born in Nakhichevan-on-Don in 1880, Saryan's journey into the world of art was influenced by his studies at the Moscow School of Arts and notable artists like Paul Gauguin and Henri Matisse. His work is celebrated for its bright, bold use of color and a unique ability to capture the beauty of the Armenian landscape​​​​.

Saryan's artistic odyssey was marked by extensive travels across Turkey, Egypt, and Iran between 1910 and 1913, which enriched his palette and broadened his thematic scope. These experiences, coupled with his later contributions as a designer of the Armenian SSR's coat of arms and a theatre curtain, underscore his profound impact on Armenian national identity. Despite the challenges of the 1930s, Saryan's commitment to landscape and portrait painting never wavered, earning him prestigious awards and recognition within the USSR Art Academy and the Armenian Academy of Sciences​​.

Today, Saryan's legacy is preserved at the Martiros Saryan House Museum in Yerevan, where visitors can immerse themselves in his life and art. The museum showcases a wealth of his works, including renowned paintings like "Armenia" and "The Ararat Valley," offering a window into the culture and history of Armenia through Saryan's eyes​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, the vibrancy and depth of Saryan's work offer a unique insight into Armenian heritage. Sign up for updates on new product sales and auction events related to Martiros Saryan, and explore the rich tapestry of Armenian art as seen through the masterful strokes of one of its greatest painters.

Date and place of birt:28 february 1880, Rostov-on-Don, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:5 may 1972, Yerevan, USSR
Nationality:Russia, Armenia
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Decorator, Graphic artist, Illustrator, Painter
Art school / group:Mir iskusstva, Union of Russian Artists (1903-1923)
Genre:Landscape painting, Portrait, Self-portrait, Still life
Art style:Expressionism, Symbolism
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Creators Russia

Alexei Fedorovich Pakhomov (1900 - 1973)
Alexei Fedorovich Pakhomov
1900 - 1973
Andrey Grigor'evich Ukhtomsky (1770 - 1852)
Andrey Grigor'evich Ukhtomsky
1770 - 1852
Andrey Nikolaevich Koval'chuk (1959)
Andrey Nikolaevich Koval'chuk
1959
Rikhard Rudolfovich Vasmi (1929 - 1998)
Rikhard Rudolfovich Vasmi
1929 - 1998
Nikolay Stepanovich Pimenov (1812 - 1864)
Nikolay Stepanovich Pimenov
1812 - 1864
Stepan Filippovich Galaktionov (1779 - 1854)
Stepan Filippovich Galaktionov
1779 - 1854
Nikolay Mikhaylovich Alekseev (1813 - 1880)
Nikolay Mikhaylovich Alekseev
1813 - 1880
Pavel Kuznetsov (1878 - 1968)
Pavel Kuznetsov
1878 - 1968
Vyacheslav Vasilievich Kalinin (1939 - 2022)
Vyacheslav Vasilievich Kalinin
1939 - 2022
Arkady Alexandrovich Plastov (1893 - 1972)
Arkady Alexandrovich Plastov
1893 - 1972
Gleb Borisovich Smirnov (1908 - 1981)
Gleb Borisovich Smirnov
1908 - 1981
Isay Mikhaylovich Zeytman (1899 - 1996)
Isay Mikhaylovich Zeytman
1899 - 1996
Karl Kollmann (1788 - 1847)
Karl Kollmann
1788 - 1847
Georges Lapchine (1885 - 1950)
Georges Lapchine
1885 - 1950
Giuseppe Chiacigh (1895 - 1968)
Giuseppe Chiacigh
1895 - 1968
Vladimir Izhakovich Naiditch (1903 - 1980)
Vladimir Izhakovich Naiditch
1903 - 1980

Creators Expressionism

Jonas Burgert (1969)
Jonas Burgert
1969
Santiago Cogorno (1915 - 2001)
Santiago Cogorno
1915 - 2001
Fikret Muallâ Saygı (1903 - 1967)
Fikret Muallâ Saygı
1903 - 1967
Victor Christian Johansen (1888 - 1963)
Victor Christian Johansen
1888 - 1963
Gottfried Richter (1904 - 1968)
Gottfried Richter
1904 - 1968
Morris Cole Graves (1910 - 2001)
Morris Cole Graves
1910 - 2001
Vladimir Yevgrafovich Tatlin (1885 - 1953)
Vladimir Yevgrafovich Tatlin
1885 - 1953
Anton Lamazares (1954)
Anton Lamazares
1954
Laurits Andersen Ring (1854 - 1933)
Laurits Andersen Ring
1854 - 1933
Jan Meyer (1927 - 1995)
Jan Meyer
1927 - 1995
Pinchus Krémègne (1890 - 1981)
Pinchus Krémègne
1890 - 1981
Mikhail Vrubel (1856 - 1910)
Mikhail Vrubel
1856 - 1910
Carl Vilhelm Holsøe (1863 - 1935)
Carl Vilhelm Holsøe
1863 - 1935
Ricco Wassmer (1915 - 1972)
Ricco Wassmer
1915 - 1972
Horst Lesniewicz (1926 - 2003)
Horst Lesniewicz
1926 - 2003
Nikolay Ivanovich Osenev (1909 - 1983)
Nikolay Ivanovich Osenev
1909 - 1983