The Life and Education of Simon Agopyan
Born in Samatya, a district in Istanbul, Simon Agopyan received his early education at the Horenyan School in Narlikapi and the Sahakyan School in Samatya. His artistic journey began through private lessons from the painter Telemak Ekserciyan, eventually leading him to the Academy of Fine Arts in 1884. Upon his graduation in 1888, Agopyan was awarded first place for his large painting, The Imperial Gallery at Eminonu, a work later purchased by the architect Alexander Vallaury. Throughout his career, he maintained studios in Samatya and Beyoğlu, and he was known to teach art at several institutions, including the Berberyan and Mezburyan schools in Üsküdar and the Esayan School near Taksim Square. He also provided art lessons to Ottoman princes and various amateurs.
Artistic Works and Subjects
Agopyan’s diverse body of work encompasses landscapes, portraits, and religious subjects. His portraiture includes notable figures such as Sultan Abdulhamit II, Sultan Abdülaziz, and Reteos Berberian, as well as a portrait of his father, which earned him a prize at the Marseille Exhibition. He also captured the daily life of Istanbul through depictions of tradespeople like simit sellers, fishmongers, and chimney sweepers. Other significant works include:
His religious works include depictions of the apostles Timothy and Parthugiemeos, created for the Surp Kevork Church in Samatya in 1888.
Questions & Answers
How many artworks by Simon Agopyan are available to browse?
You can browse 1 artwork by Simon Agopyan on the All Artworks page.
Is there a timeline of Simon Agopyan's works?
A timeline of Simon Agopyan's works exists: the artist's Artwork Timeline page orders the artworks by creation date.
Where are Simon Agopyan's artworks grouped by palette?
To find works by Simon Agopyan in a specific palette, use the artist's By Palettes page.
Where are Simon Agopyan's artworks grouped by keywords?
Simon Agopyan's works can be explored by keyword on the artist's By Keywords page. Each keyword groups the related artworks.
