Armenian Landscape (likely the Arax River or Sevan Coast, based on Armenian script and style)
Painting on stretched canvas • Armenian School; attributed to 'Daniel' (based on the first word of the Armenian inscription 'ԴԱՆԻԵԼ')
Style & Movement
Post-Soviet Armenian Realism / Impressionism
Medium & Technique
Oil or acrylic paint on canvas, likely applied with a brush and palette knife techniques, visible through the wrap-around edges
Creation Period
1996 (as inscribed on the reverse)
Dimensions & Format
52 x 37 cm (as inscribed on the reverse), Portrait orientation
Subject Description
While the front is not visible, the inscription indicates an Armenian origin. The text includes 'ԴԱՆԻԵԼ' (Daniel), 'ՁԿՆՈՐՍԱԿԱՆ' (Fishing/Fisherman's), and '1996 թ.', suggesting a landscape or genre scene related to fishing or coastal life.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Fair. The canvas shows typical signs of aging, oxidation, and surface dust on the reverse.
Estimated Market Value
$400 - $900 USD
Auction Estimate
$300 - $600 USD
Provenance History
Private collection piece; the reverse features hand-written Armenian script including the year 1996, the artist's name, and dimensions.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of the 1990s Armenian art scene during the early post-independence period. It reflects a continuation of the Caucasian landscape tradition.
Notable Features
Features distinct Armenian alphabet inscriptions. The canvas is stretched over a simple wooden strainer with visible blue and red paint on the tacking margins, possibly referencing the Armenian flag.
Condition Issues
Visible canvas oxidation (browning/staining), raw edges, minor frayed threads, and staple marks indicating it may have been re-stretched or finished crudely.
Conservation Recommendations
Recommend proper framing to protect the edges. Surface cleaning of the reverse to remove dust and storage in a climate-controlled environment (45-55% humidity).