Polynesian Fishermen 1929

"Polynesian Fishermen" (1929) is a painting by Arman Manookian, a short-lived Armenian-American artist who tragically died at the young age of 27 in 1931. The painting depicts two Polynesian fishermen, one partially obscured by the other, standing in a boat or on a dock. Their figures are rendered in a stylized and simplified manner, characteristic of Manookian's artistic style. The bright colors and geometric shapes contribute to the vibrant and almost cubist aesthetic of the work, a style that was emerging in the early 20th century. The use of bold, flat colors creates a strong sense of depth and texture, evoking the heat and vibrancy of the Polynesian islands.