1988
Details
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 116 × 91 cm
About the Work
Painted in 1988, "Mother" is a deeply moving and emotionally resonant masterwork from Joseph Kapelyan’s prominent Family Album cycle. This powerful painting features a serene portrait of an old woman, projecting a profound sense of calm and wisdom while serving as a timeless exploration of maternal grace and endurance. The broader series made its grand debut in 1987 at the Safrai Gallery in Tel Aviv and was subsequently showcased at the Stephen S. Wise Arts Center in Los Angeles (1989). In evaluating these profound pieces, art critic M. Zaborov famously coined the term "Daguerreo-Romanticism" to describe their unique aesthetic—fusing the moody, sepia-toned atmosphere of vintage photography with the deep emotional resonance of Romanticism. As a pivotal painting within this evolutionary cycle, it was subsequently selected for prestigious retrospective exhibitions in Netanya in 2006 and 2026.
Exhibition History
Exhibition of Israeli Artists, Stephen S. Wise Center, Los Angeles, USA (1989)
Exhibition of Sa Nur Artists, Sa Nur Gallery, Samaria
Family Album Series, Netanya, Israel (2006 & 2026)
Provenance
Artist’s Private Collection, Israel
Literature
Or, Miriam. Joseph Kapelyan: Art, Reality and Mysticism. Israel: Publishing House Master Garden, 1999, p. 327.
💡 Artwork Inquiry: This original painting is currently held within the artist's private estate. For acquisition inquiries, valuation details, and secure global courier shipping arrangements from Israel, please contact the curators at Art Lombard at info@artlombard.com.
1988
Details
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 116 × 91 cm
About the Work
Painted in 1988, "Mother" is a deeply moving and emotionally resonant masterwork from Joseph Kapelyan’s prominent Family Album cycle. This powerful painting features a serene portrait of an old woman, projecting a profound sense of calm and wisdom while serving as a timeless exploration of maternal grace and endurance. The broader series made its grand debut in 1987 at the Safrai Gallery in Tel Aviv and was subsequently showcased at the Stephen S. Wise Arts Center in Los Angeles (1989). In evaluating these profound pieces, art critic M. Zaborov famously coined the term "Daguerreo-Romanticism" to describe their unique aesthetic—fusing the moody, sepia-toned atmosphere of vintage photography with the deep emotional resonance of Romanticism. As a pivotal painting within this evolutionary cycle, it was subsequently selected for prestigious retrospective exhibitions in Netanya in 2006 and 2026.
Exhibition History
Exhibition of Israeli Artists, Stephen S. Wise Center, Los Angeles, USA (1989)
Exhibition of Sa Nur Artists, Sa Nur Gallery, Samaria
Family Album Series, Netanya, Israel (2006 & 2026)
Provenance
Artist’s Private Collection, Israel
Literature
Or, Miriam. Joseph Kapelyan: Art, Reality and Mysticism. Israel: Publishing House Master Garden, 1999, p. 327.
💡 Artwork Inquiry: This original painting is currently held within the artist's private estate. For acquisition inquiries, valuation details, and secure global courier shipping arrangements from Israel, please contact the curators at Art Lombard at info@artlombard.com.
