Tired Old Man 2005

Morteza Katouzian’s 2005 painting, “Tired Old Man,” depicts a solitary elderly figure seated under a leafy canopy. The subject’s slumped posture and downturned head suggest weariness and resignation. Katouzian’s masterful use of chiaroscuro, with its dramatic contrasts of light and shadow, creates a sense of depth and realism, enhancing the melancholy mood of the artwork. The painting’s realistic style, capturing the delicate details of age, speaks to the universal themes of aging, loneliness, and mortality.