Zareh Kalfayan (Armenian: Զարեհ Գալֆաեան; 1887 in Constantinople, Ottoman Empire – 1939 in Paris, France) was an Ottoman painter of Armenian descent.[1][2]

Zareh Kalfayan
Զարեհ Գալֆաեան
Born1887 (1887)
Died1939 (aged 51–52)
Paris, French Third Republic

Life

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Zareh Kalfayan was born in Constantinople to Armenian parents. He attended the local art school.[2] He began to teach art at the Getronagan Armenian Lyceum. His paintings were first exhibited in Istanbul. His notable works include Evening at Dolmabahce, Misty Morning at Tophane, and Sunrise and Rumelihisari.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Kurkman, Garo (2004). Armenian painters in the Ottoman empire 1600-1923. İstanbul: Matüsalem Publications. ISBN 9789759201555.
  2. ^ a b Awetisian, Ōnnik (1960). Peintres et sculpteurs arméniens, du 19eme siècle à nos jours (in French). Amis de la culture arménienne. p. 285.