Evening Walk 1904

Editor: This is Martiros Sarian’s “Evening Walk,” created in 1904. It looks like watercolor. What immediately strikes me is how the dark blues and browns create this feeling of a peaceful, slightly mysterious night. I’m curious, what do you see in this piece? Curator: You know, when I look at it, I’m instantly transported to those twilight moments. The figures almost feel like shadows, blending into the landscape. Sarian captures that feeling of disappearing into the night, doesn't he? It makes you wonder about their journey, doesn’t it? Where are they going? What secrets does this forest hold? The watercolor blurs the line between reality and imagination, drawing you into a dream. And look at those blues—so rich, almost vibrating with emotion! Do they give you a sense of stillness, too? Editor: They do! It's interesting how you see them blending in. I was perceiving the light differently, the background light that silhouettes them is very suggestive of shapes of trees that make the whole scenery eerie, a bit gothic perhaps? Curator: Exactly, and Sarian painted “Evening Walk” when symbolism was prevalent. Doesn't that silhouetting amplify the mystical mood? As a reflection on a deeper personal quest in Sarian's work perhaps? Maybe this “Evening Walk” speaks to the idea that every journey has its shadows and hidden truths that await. Editor: It definitely gives a lot to think about, the simplicity kind of hides how complex it can be if one considers a potential symbolism here. I never looked at watercolors in that manner! Curator: Me neither, at least until now. Thanks for helping me discover it too.