Heat. Running Dog. 1909

"Heat. Running Dog." is an oil painting by Armenian artist Martiros Sarian, created in 1909. This work showcases Sarian's distinctive style, characterized by bold, simplified forms and vibrant colors. The painting depicts a black dog running through a landscape, its silhouette dominating the foreground. The background is rendered in a series of flat, abstract shapes, evocative of a sun-drenched field, with a hint of a tree on the left side of the canvas. The painting is notable for its dynamism and expressive use of color, capturing a sense of heat and energy.