International contemporary art platform16.12.1863–13.12.1940
Stepan Aghajanian
Stepan Meliksetovich Aghajanian (1863–1940) was an Armenian portrait painter and educator. Born in Shusha and died in Yerevan, he worked during the Russian Empire and Soviet periods. In 1938, he was named People's Artist of the Armenian SSR.
Biography
Stepan Meliksetovich Aghajanian was born on December 16, 1863, in the city of Shusha, which was then part of the Russian Empire. His professional work was focused on painting, particularly in the portrait genre. Aghajanian became known as a portrait painter and educator. He developed his artistic career during the era of the Russian Empire and continued it in the Soviet Union. In 1938, he was awarded the title of People's Artist of the Armenian SSR, recognizing his contributions to art. Stepan Meliksetovich passed away on December 13, 1940, in Yerevan. His life and work encompass an important historical period transitioning from the Russian Empire to the Soviet Union, during which he made a significant impact on Armenian painting.
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