Etude 1960

"Etude" is a 1960 portrait painting by Armenian artist Petros Malayan (1927-1997). The painting depicts a woman with dark hair wearing a black garment. Her face is rendered in a realistic style with soft, subtle brushstrokes that bring out her features. The background is simple, with a light yellow hue, allowing the subject to take center stage. The painting is likely an "étude", a study in oil painting, where the artist focuses on mastering specific techniques, like rendering human likeness.