Memory 1973

"Memory" is an oil painting by Armenian artist Minas Avetisyan, created in 1973. The painting depicts two women in an interior setting, one seated with a book in her lap and the other adjusting a lamp. The use of vibrant colors, simplified forms, and flat planes is characteristic of Avetisyan's style, which can be categorized as Modernism with influences from Armenian folk art. The painting evokes a sense of intimacy and contemplation, highlighting the theme of memory through the figures' quiet interaction.