Semiramis and dead Ara the Beautiful by Vardges Sureniants

Semiramis and dead Ara the Beautiful 1899

vardgessureniants

abstract painting

rough brush stroke

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

painting painterly

mixed medium

mixed media

watercolor

"Semiramis and Dead Ara the Beautiful" is an 1899 painting by Armenian artist Vardges Sureniants. The painting depicts the Assyrian queen, Semiramis, in mourning over the death of her lover, Ara the Beautiful. The scene is set in a grand, ornate chamber, highlighted by intricate carvings and decorative elements. Semiramis is shown seated in a chair, her head resting in her hand, while Ara lies lifeless on a nearby couch. The painting's composition, with its contrasting figures and dramatic lighting, emphasizes the pathos of the moment.