Nomads in the Region of Meshed by Alexander Evgenievich Yakovlev
Description:
"Nomads in the Region of Meshed," painted by Alexander Evgenievich Yakovlev in the early 20th century, offers a vivid portrayal of the nomadic life in the region surrounding Meshed (Mashhad), a city in northeastern Iran. Alexander Evgenievich Yakovlev, born in 1887 in Saint Petersburg, Russia, was a noted Russian artist and explorer known for his ethnographic studies and paintings that capture the diverse cultures, landscapes, and peoples he encountered on his extensive travels throughout Asia, Africa, and Europe. Yakovlev’s works often reflect a deep interest in the traditions and lifestyles of indigenous and nomadic peoples, combining realism with a rich, expressive use of color.
In "Nomads in the Region of Meshed," Yakovlev presents a dynamic scene of a group of nomadic tribespeople traveling across a vast, arid landscape, likely engaged in their seasonal migration. The composition focuses on the figures, their traditional clothing and pack animals set against a backdrop of wide plains and distant mountains. Yakovlev’s use of earthy tones—browns, ochres, and muted greens—captures the dry, sun-baked terrain, while his attention to detail in the rendering of the figures and animals brings a sense of authenticity and movement to the scene. The painting reflects Yakovlev's fascination with the resilience and adaptability of nomadic cultures and his commitment to documenting the diversity of human life through art.
Details:
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Location and Date Created: Region of Meshed (Mashhad), Iran, early 20th century.
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Medium: Oil on canvas.
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Full Artwork Name: Nomads in the Region of Meshed by Alexander Evgenievich Yakovlev.
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Artwork Style: Realism; ethnographic painting.
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Subject/Topic: A depiction of nomadic tribespeople in the region surrounding Meshed, capturing their traditional way of life and the vast, arid landscape of northeastern Iran.