A street. Constantinople. 1910

Martiros Sarian made this drawing of a street in Constantinople with pencil on paper. Look at the layering of marks, like he's feeling his way through the scene, building up the image one line at a time. I can imagine him sitting there, maybe a little restless, trying to capture the essence of the place. It's interesting how the lines create a sense of depth and space, even though it's a flat surface. I wonder if he was thinking about other artists, like maybe some of the Impressionists, who were also trying to capture the fleeting moments of everyday life? Each mark is like a little clue, hinting at something beyond what we can see. As a painter myself, I find it inspiring to see how artists from different times and places can have a conversation through their work. It's all connected, you know?