Sarkis Diranian (1860–1918) - An Old Lady

Oil on canvas. Original painting. Hand-signed and dated in the lower right corner.

Sarkis Diranian (1854–1918) was a renowned Armenian Orientalist painter, born in Constantinople (now Istanbul). His artistic career flourished after he moved to Paris in 1883. Initially trained at the School of Drawing in his hometown, he later honed his skills at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris under the tutelage of Jean-Léon Gérôme, Diranian was able to combine the rigor of European academic technique with a lyrical fascination for Middle Eastern aesthetics. His works—notably his famous portraits of women, his Ottoman genre scenes, and his coastal landscapes—are distinguished by their mastery of light, meticulous treatment of textures, and a color palette that is both vibrant and harmonious. Although he remained in the French capital until his death, regularly exhibiting at the prestigious Parisian Salons and receiving international recognition, his legacy retains fundamental historical significance by establishing a link between the artistic tradition of the Armenian diaspora and 19th-century French academic art.

- Unframed image dimensions: 54 x 65 cm / 60 x 71 cm with custom frame.