Hakob Hovnatanyan – Master of Armenian Portraiture
Hakob Hovnatanyan (1806–1881) is one of the most celebrated Armenian painters, widely known as the “Raphael of Tiflis” for his exceptional talent in portraiture. Born
Hakob Hovnatanyan (1806–1881) is one of the most celebrated Armenian painters, widely known as the “Raphael of Tiflis” for his exceptional talent in portraiture. Born
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