Yield of potatoes 1934

Martiros Sarian painted "Yield of Potatoes" in 1934, probably with oils on canvas. The scene emerges through loose brushstrokes and earthy tones. The people are picking potatoes; you can almost feel the weight of their work. I imagine Sarian outside, soaking in the sun, observing the workers, and trying to capture the essence of this daily scene. Look at the way he uses colour! The figures are bathed in warm reds and oranges that contrast beautifully with the cool blues and greens of the landscape. The paint seems thinly applied in some areas and thicker in others, giving the surface a tactile quality. Think about the gesture of bending and reaching. It speaks to the rhythms of labour, the connection to the land. It reminds me of Pieter Bruegel, who also painted scenes of peasant life with empathy. Artists are always in conversation with one another. "Yield of Potatoes" invites us to reflect on the simple acts that sustain us and to appreciate the beauty in the everyday.