"Wine Festival" (1999) is a vibrant, monumental work highlighting Joseph Kapelyan’s unique approach to atmospheric texture, celebration, and structural form. Executed in oil on a commanding 120x100cm canvas, this original painting unfolds as a brilliant narrative collage, seamlessly blending a contemporary landscape with rich biblical themes and iconic art history. The composition features two figures bearing a massive, symbolic cluster of grapes alongside a distinct homage to Rembrandt sitting peacefully with his wife, Saskia. Set against a serene lake view stretching along the horizon, the canvas uses layered brushwork and an expressive color palette to bridge historical heritage with modern vision, translating a joyous celebration of life and culture into a timeless, contemplative narrative.
Details
• Year: 1999
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Dimensions: 120 × 100 cm
Provenance
• Artist’s Private Collection, Israel
💡 Artwork Inquiry: This original painting is currently held within the artist's private estate. For acquisition inquiries, pricing, and secure global courier shipping arrangements from Israel, please contact the curators at Art Lombard at info@artlombard.com.
"Wine Festival" (1999) is a vibrant, monumental work highlighting Joseph Kapelyan’s unique approach to atmospheric texture, celebration, and structural form. Executed in oil on a commanding 120x100cm canvas, this original painting unfolds as a brilliant narrative collage, seamlessly blending a contemporary landscape with rich biblical themes and iconic art history. The composition features two figures bearing a massive, symbolic cluster of grapes alongside a distinct homage to Rembrandt sitting peacefully with his wife, Saskia. Set against a serene lake view stretching along the horizon, the canvas uses layered brushwork and an expressive color palette to bridge historical heritage with modern vision, translating a joyous celebration of life and culture into a timeless, contemplative narrative.
Details
• Year: 1999
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Dimensions: 120 × 100 cm
Provenance
• Artist’s Private Collection, Israel
💡 Artwork Inquiry: This original painting is currently held within the artist's private estate. For acquisition inquiries, pricing, and secure global courier shipping arrangements from Israel, please contact the curators at Art Lombard at info@artlombard.com.