A meeting Pushkin with carriage, carrying the body of Griboyedov 1936

"A meeting Pushkin with carriage, carrying the body of Griboyedov" is a 1936 painting by Armenian artist Martiros Sarian. This dramatic scene depicts the meeting of Alexander Pushkin, a renowned Russian poet, with a carriage transporting the body of Alexander Griboyedov, a playwright and diplomat, across a rugged landscape. The painting captures the emotional weight of the moment, with Pushkin on horseback observing the somber procession. Sarian's use of bold colors and expressive brushstrokes creates a sense of dynamism and evokes the raw emotions associated with loss and remembrance. The painting is a powerful testament to the enduring legacy of these two prominent figures in Russian culture.