The painting Lalvar is a beautiful landscape of a mountainous area with a group of people riding horses in the foreground. Created in 1952 by
Martiros Saryan, this oil on canvas piece is a stunning example of
Naive Art / Primitivism. The painting measures 54 x 73 cm and is a testament to the artist's skill in capturing the essence of the natural world.
The Artist and His Style
Martiros Saryan was an Armenian painter, founder of a modern Armenian national school of painting. He was heavily influenced by the work of
Paul Gauguin and
Henri Matisse. His style is characterized by bold colors and a sense of simplicity, which is evident in Lalvar. The painting features several horses and riders, as well as a dog, all set against the backdrop of a beautiful mountain landscape.
Similar Works by the Artist
Some of
Martiros Saryan's other notable works include
Clear day,
View from Noramberda, and
Ararat valley. These paintings, like Lalvar, showcase the artist's ability to capture the beauty of the natural world. You can view these paintings on
WahooArt.com, where you can also find more information about the artist and his style.
- Martiros Saryan was a member of the USSR Art Academy and the Armenian Academy of Sciences.
- His work has been exhibited in various shows, including the Blue Rose Exhibit in Moscow.
- You can learn more about Martiros Saryan and his work on Wikipedia.
Naive Art / Primitivism is a style of art that is characterized by its simplicity and lack of formal training. You can learn more about this style on
WahooArt.com.
The
Martiros Saryan museum in Yerevan is dedicated to the artist's work and features hundreds of his paintings, including Lalvar.