Picking cotton in the Ararat valley 1949

"Picking cotton in the Ararat valley" was created by Martiros Sarian in 1949. Sarian was known for his depiction of Armenian life and landscapes, which are often depicted with a sense of realism and emotion. The artwork shows a pastoral landscape with mountains in the background and a group of people picking cotton. The central figure of a boy sitting near a small stream adds a sense of solitude and contemplation to the scene. The artwork is considered a representative piece of Sarian's style, which combined Impressionist and Post-Impressionist techniques. The loose brushstrokes and vibrant colors capture the warmth and vibrancy of the Armenian countryside.