1987
Details
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 97 × 86 cm
About the Work
This piece belongs to Joseph Kapelyan’s prominent Family Album collection, which first debuted at the Safrai Gallery in Tel Aviv (1987) and was later showcased at the Stephen S. Wise Arts Center in Los Angeles (1989). The composition features a young woman of the early 20th century gently holding her baby girl, a tender portrayal that highlights the delicate nature of early life. Through detailed historical presentation and an intimate focus, the artwork captures a quiet moment of maternal devotion, contrasting the warmth of new life against the formal conventions of the era. In reviewing the Family Album collection, art critic M. Zaborov famously coined the term "Daguerreo-Romanticism" to describe its unique aesthetic—fusing the moody, nostalgic atmosphere of vintage photography with the deep emotional resonance of Romanticism.
Exhibition History
Family Album, Safrai Gallery, Tel Aviv, Israel (1987)
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)
Literature
Or, Miriam. Joseph Kapelyan: Art, Reality and Mysticism. Israel: Publishing House Master Garden, 1999, p. 320
💡 Artwork Inquiry: For pricing, acquisition details, and secure global shipping options for this original piece by Joseph Kapelyan, please contact the curators at Art Lombard at info@artlombard.com.
1987
Details
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 97 × 86 cm
About the Work
This piece belongs to Joseph Kapelyan’s prominent Family Album collection, which first debuted at the Safrai Gallery in Tel Aviv (1987) and was later showcased at the Stephen S. Wise Arts Center in Los Angeles (1989). The composition features a young woman of the early 20th century gently holding her baby girl, a tender portrayal that highlights the delicate nature of early life. Through detailed historical presentation and an intimate focus, the artwork captures a quiet moment of maternal devotion, contrasting the warmth of new life against the formal conventions of the era. In reviewing the Family Album collection, art critic M. Zaborov famously coined the term "Daguerreo-Romanticism" to describe its unique aesthetic—fusing the moody, nostalgic atmosphere of vintage photography with the deep emotional resonance of Romanticism.
Exhibition History
Family Album, Safrai Gallery, Tel Aviv, Israel (1987)
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)
Literature
Or, Miriam. Joseph Kapelyan: Art, Reality and Mysticism. Israel: Publishing House Master Garden, 1999, p. 320
💡 Artwork Inquiry: For pricing, acquisition details, and secure global shipping options for this original piece by Joseph Kapelyan, please contact the curators at Art Lombard at info@artlombard.com.
