On the Pavement 1984

Morteza Katouzian made this oil painting titled "On The Pavement", and it's all about conveying depth and feeling. Imagine Katouzian at work, maybe building up layers of thin, translucent glazes, and you can almost see the man emerging from the shadows. The overall palette is dark and moody, but the light catches on the folds of the shirt and the soles of his feet – those gestures speak volumes. You can feel the weight of the figure, his vulnerability; the way he’s collapsed onto the ground tells its own story, doesn’t it? The painting is a little like Courbet and hints at social realism, where artists try to reflect the realities of life around them. Painting invites ongoing conversations, where each brushstroke and color choice can lead to new and unexpected insights!